How would you spend your voyage on Titanic

[Emily Bisignano]

OK, let's all admit it. We really wouldn't mind boarding that big, beautiful ship, even if she was met with disaster. Would you board the ship as a passenger from the 21st century or would you board as a fellow Edwardian? Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you talk to? What would you eat? If you boarded as a passenger from the 21st century, would you tell? If so, who?
Me, I would board as a passenger from the 21st century because I think it's better that I would have knowledge about what was going to happen. I would only tell the people neccessary. I definately wouldn't prevent the disaster from happening because she was a part of history that really needed to happen. I would explore the ship as much as possible, since I'd be a 1st class passenger that could basically go wherever I wanted. I'd try all sorts of new foods in the Titanic's many resaruants. I'd talk to the Goodwins, Mrs. Emily Ryerson if I could, the Thayers, definately the Astors, Mr. Andrews without a question, Capt. E.J. Smith, practically all the officers, just basically who I'd bump into. I'd talk to you

 

[Brandon Whited]

Hello Emily,

I would board the ship at Southampton as a first-class Edwardian (I wish!). I would make a lot of communication with the crew members, particularly the officers; they are my favorite crew members. I would engage mainly in "technical" chit-chat with them (such as how many miles covered daily). I would particularly like to meet Lightoller, because he seemed very fascinating, and Lowe, because he would have been fun to be around with his great sense of humor.

Thomas Andrews would most definitely be on my "to meet" list. Andrews is by far my favorite person in the story, and he seemed to be really friendly.

Also on my "to meet" list would be my great-aunt and uncle. That would be second-class, however.

I would also try the Turkish Bath, gymnasium, and would constantly take the Grand Staircase. I would also bring along a camera and visit the smoking room. There, I would prove what that room's floor really looked like.

I can run my mouth with just about anyone, so I'd probably come up and begin talking to Jack Thayer and Milton Long, as well!

-B.W.

 

[Dave Gittins]

I'd spend my time learning to be a female impersonator. First class of course!

 

[Tracy Smith]

Well, if I were to go as a 21st century person, I'd definitely want to talk to JJ Astor. He had written a science fiction novel and was quite interested in the future. I would, of course, bring items to prove where I'd come from. I would think a pocket calculator might be sufficient to prove myself. Can anyone think of any other small items that might make a person believe that you'd come from the future?

And I would want to talk to Molly Brown and let her know how things have changed so much for women.

WT Stead would be another one, simply because I believe that he'd be one who would be prepared to accept the idea of a time traveler.

Of course, if I wanted to be assured of arriving alive, I'd sail with Stanley Lord on the Californian.

And I would have made sure he awakaned Cyril Evans, among other things, while I was there.

 

[Tracy Smith]

that's "awakened", duh!

 

[Geoff Whitfield]

I would take my Thermos flask, sandwiches etc. and remain in a lifeboat for the duration of the trip. You never know just WHAT can happen on a sea voyage.

 

[Pat Cook]

I think I'd follow Ethelbert and bring along a deck of cards. Maybe THEN we can find out just who this "Ginger" really was!

Cook, the stowaway

 

[Randy Bryan Bigham]

I would come aboard at Cherbourg - fresh from the races at Auteuill and the fashion openings in the Place Vendome - wearing my own conception of Titanic chic, a Lucile-designed life-preserver, fur-edged and lined in velvet of course.

I would shock my friend Edith Russell (Shelley D)and others among the fashion-savvy on board by continuing to wear this throughout the voyage and might even feel obliged to join the flask-gripping Ethelbert and card-playing Cook in the lifeboat (if they don't mind my intruding on their Ginger jam session).

Randy

 

[Geoff Whitfield]

Room for plenty more Randy! I'm sure you'd add a sense of fun to the occasion - Cook and I would be too gripped with fear!

 

[Michael H. Standart]

I'd board in Southampton, camera in hand, photograph everything I could get into...especially the working spaces that some of us techies have taken a close interest in...and beat feet off in Queenstown.

Barring that, I think I'd go with Dave Gittens idea. Bit safer that way. I'm a rotten swimmer!

Cordially,
Michael H. Standart

 

[Emily Cunliffe]

Hi everyone,

I think if I went on to the Titanic, I'd get on at Southampton as an Edwardian lady and very well to do! I'd like to bring back the ships' log it would hopefully answer quite alot of questions. Well that would be after I'd tried out the Turkish bath and gym ( I need to get into shape anyway, and what a perfect way to go about it! Only thing is I'd have to take a pair of shorts with me, no way am I sitting on the exercise bikes with a huge great dress on covering the ankles! I would end up getting caught on the pedals and going down with the ship, not a pleasant thought) The restaurants I would definitely try to see whether the food was the best or exquiste! I might even have time for a chat with the Captain,Officers and passengers! Oh and not forgetting Ethelbert and Cook in the lifeboat, what flavoured sandwiches are they?! Forgive me if I disturb your concentration whilst playing cards.
If there is one thing though which stands out in my mind, and that's making sure the Navartil boys were safe.

Best wishes
Em!

 

[Addison Hart]

How would I spend my voyage on Titanic? Well, itercepting Wireless messages of course, stopping the plans of an evil German Colonel who tried to get the plans for British troops deployments, and nibble pastries in the Cafe Parisian. That aside, I'd probably be trying to bribe some officer for a place in a lifeboat or something. Hee Hee.

Addison

 

[Daniel Klistorner]

I myself would board early with a camera and plenty of film, head straight for C79 and C81 and take pictures of the cabins, then in 1998 sell them for hefty sums to show what the cabins behind the big piece really looked like

Also with plenty of time on my hands I would visit the other areas of the ship, cabins and public rooms and start my own H & W archive of the Titanic.

When it's time for passengers to board (Southampton and Cherbourg) I would try finding out the cabin numbers of all first class passengers and solving the mysteries that fascinate me so much. One big one is where Molly Brown was. I'll probably follow her to her cabin to know for myself where she was.

That done I'd join Geoff, Pat and Randy in the lifeboat (if they don't mind) and munch on the cabin biscuits provided. When on shore, I'd finally send Geoff 12 pounds for his bravery and the lost luggage which he couldn't take into the boat ....... no I’m not bribing him!

Daniel.

 

[Matthew Lips]

Hi all.
I'd get off at Queenstown with a trunk full of exposed film of the Titanic and wait for the Olympic to pitch up and take me the rest of the way!

Cheers,
Matthew L.

 

[Alesandro Jonathan Slark]

I would like to be an Edwardian. I'd be an Irishman, sailing with his wife and son. I would be in the part of the ship with the men, and my family would be with the women on the other side. I would know about the disaster immediately, and go to my family and take them up to the boats. I would die with the men if I has to, but first, I would try to help mothers struggling with their young ones, e.g., the Paulson, the Rices, the Panulas, etc. I would also try to help save any children traveling alone.