Started by The Biscuit Queen, Feb 03, 2006, 06:32 AM
To The Brave Men Who Perished In The Wreck of The Titanic, April 15, 1912. They Gave Their Lives That Women and Children Might Be Saved. Erected By The Women Of America.
At least at the time women appreciated the man's sacrifice. Compare that with the default disdain shown towards men today.Titanic Memorial, Washington DC, erected 1931, by the Women of America:Quote To The Brave Men Who Perished In The Wreck of The Titanic, April 15, 1912. They Gave Their Lives That Women and Children Might Be Saved. Erected By The Women Of America.
crew lost 682 men 3 women saved 194 men 20 women
With their greater percentage of body fat the women might have had a better chance of survival in the cold water then the men. So if it had been fair then the men should have been given priority in going in the lifeboats.Remember that in case you are ever in an accident at sea: Men and children first.
% of men saved 20%% of women saved 74%% of children saved 55%
Quote from: "johnnyp"% of men saved 20%% of women saved 74%% of children saved 55%That looks a bit disturbing, unless the poorer travellers had lots of kids with them.
When I look at the emergency helpline numbers at the front of my telephone book, I see that there are 8 specifically for women, 2 specifically for children, and none specifically for men.Similar ratios I'd say.