FAQ

It is believed that a great many families were below decks as it was after lunch and children were being given afternoon naps. With the rapidity of the sinking it would have been very difficult for families to get on deck in the short time available, especially as the lifts were no longer working.

Yes, there are authenticated accounts of survivors being pulled from the water and successfully resuscitated. One of these, Theodate Pope, was believed to be dead and was only saved by being spotted by a friend. Another, Lady Mackworth, was supported by a chair. Others managed to climb into boats that had capsized earlier. One boat, rowed by Elizabeth Duckworth and 3 others, went back and saved many people.