(Bonus) Flotsam & Jetsam: Miss Unsinkable Violet Jessop
MAR 17, 202613 MIN
(Bonus) Flotsam & Jetsam: Miss Unsinkable Violet Jessop
MAR 17, 202613 MIN
Description
Violet Jessop was a stewardess for the White Star Line and survived three maritime disasters. She was on board the RMS Olympic in 1911 when it collided with HMS Hawke, RMS Titanic when it famously sank in 1912, and HMHS Britannic when it struck a German mine in 1916. Her early life in Argentina and later England was a constant struggle, but she survived despite adversity and tragedy. Violet Jessop has been called "Miss Unsinkable" ever since.Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
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