English resident who boarded the Titanic with her parents at age 7 (1905-1996), and was rescued with her mother. TLS signed “Eva M. Hart,” two pages, 5.75 x 8, March 19, 1971. In part: “Regarding my remembrance of the ‘Titanic’ disaster, these are very vivid, as I was seven years old, travelling with my parents, and my Father was drowned. We left the ‘Titanic’ in boat 14, but, as you possibly know, if you have read about the disaster, Mr. Lowe emptied this boat during the night and in the trans-shipment I got separated from my Mother, so I never have known in which boat I reached the ‘Carpathia.’ Yes, I did speak to Capt. Rostron, he was wonderfully kind to all the survivors. As far as I know, Mr. Woolley has not yet succeeded in getting the support he needs in an attempt to salvage the ship…I can’t pretend to know the first thing about the technicalities of such a project, I would have thought that after so many years in the sea and at such a depth, these [sic] wouldn’t be much left.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold touching the tops of a few letters of signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a color 3.5 x 3.5 candid snapshot of Hart outside her home. Haunted by nightmares of the Titanic, Hart became one of the tragedy’s most outspoken survivors; along with the common criticism of White Star Line for their lack of available lifeboats, Hart told the tale of the ship breaking in half before sinking, a fact that was later verified when the wreckage was discovered. An interesting and reflective letter from one of the youngest—and most vocal—survivors. Ex. Brian Green Collection. RR Auction COA.
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