Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my Silk Plus members.

This is part four of Titanic 360, Brave Women in the Lifeboats.

Unlike the memoir series on the public podcast, which tells the experience of one passenger on the Titanic,

this Titanic 360 bonus series has been weaved together from multiple perspectives.

You'll hear information gathered from many passengers,

officers, crew members, and investigators.

In Part 3, you heard about the memories and experiences

of many survivors during the last moments aboard the Titanic.

In this episode, you'll hear all about the challenges in the lifeboats as they rode away from the sinking ship.

Almost all of these lifeboats were filled mostly with women and only a few men.

But be prepared to hear many inspiring stories in this episode about how brave, strong, and heroic most of these women were.

Now, Part 4 of Titanic 360.

Brave women in the lifeboats.

The boat which held the widow of J.J. Brown only contained three men, and only one of them rode. He was a half-frozen

seaman who tumbled into the boat at the last minute. The women wrapped him in blankets

and set him at an oar to start his blood.

The second man, he was too old to be of any use.

And the third man was simply a coward.

This coward, being a quartermaster and assigned head of the boat, just sat in the stern and steered.

He was terrified, and the women had to fight against his pessimism while they tugged at the oars.

This coward man sat in his stern seat, terrified, his tongue loosened with fright.

He assured them there was no chance in the world for them.

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