Man in Woman's Shawl

jlj93byu · Apr 16, 2012

In reference to the incident of Office Lowe discovering a man in a woman's shawl while transferring passengers on the lifeboat, I recall reading a few years ago that the man did not use the disguise to get off the ship, but rather that once he was in the lifeboat, a female passenger gave him the shawl as she could see he was visibly chilled. I can't recall what book or article provided this information. I seem to recall it coming from Don Lynch in some form, but am not sure.

Does anyone know where this information can be referenced?

Bob Godfrey · Apr 17, 2012

That was probably 3rd Class passenger Daniel Buckley. You can read his testimony here: TIP | United States Senate Inquiry | Day 13 | Testimony of Daniel Buckley (Third Class Passenger, SS Titanic)

jlj93byu · Apr 30, 2012

Bob Godfrey said:
That was probably 3rd Class passenger Daniel Buckley. You can read his testimony here: TIP | United States Senate Inquiry | Day 13 | Testimony of Daniel Buckley (Third Class Passenger, SS Titanic)

Thank you, Bob. My apologies for my delay in expressing my gratitude. I have also found some other accounts of male passengers boarding lifeboats and when officers asked them to leave, female passengers aiding to hide or disguise them so they could remain in the lifeboat.

Sandy McLendon · Apr 30, 2012

Jeez. Ya do one little Dame Edna impression to take people's minds off their troubles....

Bob Godfrey · May 1, 2012

I move with the times. These days the quickest way to get off with dry feet is to dress as the Captain.

monica e. hall · May 2, 2012

Yes, well, Bob. Could you please stop dressing as a woman every time I agree to meet you in London for a day out browsing museums and art galleries, eating nice food, drinking etc. I'm getting fed up with explaining to the police that you think you are Daniel Buckley reincarnated, and paying taxi-drivers to take you back to Liverpool Street.

Sandy McLendon · May 2, 2012

Monica: Oh, just leave Bob alone. Julian Eltinge always made a living....

monica e. hall · May 2, 2012

Sandy McLendon said:
Monica: Oh, just leave Bob alone. Julian Eltinge always made a living....

Yes, but Bob isn't, Sandy. He doesn't make a bean. And it's embarrassing ... but good fun. I found a very swish men's suit in a charity shop only yesterday ...

Sandy McLendon · May 2, 2012

Monica, you are shattering illusions left and right. I always pictured Bob as resembling Douglas Fairbanks in The Black Pirate - more swash than swish.

Bob Godfrey · May 2, 2012

Mon, as you well know the only reason I dress in a smart 2-piece and pearls when we step out together is that I think at least one of us should make an effort.

Nothing doing in the charity shop, by the way. Phil cleaned them out for his new Spring ensemble.

monica e. hall · May 3, 2012

Yes, the pearls looked good, Bob, but if I were you I'd lose the monocle.

Bob Godfrey · May 3, 2012

Fair enough, the monocle was a mistake. But on the day I was more embarassed for you. In 1927 nobody who was anybody was wearing lettuce.

monica e. hall · May 3, 2012

The "lettuce" was chrysanthemums, and I wasn't wearing them. I'm the little worried one next to you, in case you've forgotten. Or might I have been the one in the thorn-proof jacket and plus-fours and trilby hat, courtesy of the charity shop, who was taking the photo?

Bob Godfrey · May 3, 2012

Well, if you can't remember which was you how can you expect me to? You'd best check with Paul Rogers, he's got a good memory for figures. But he never did have any class. 2-tone pearls!! Dear oh dear. Nice hat though.