I just learned today that my 3rd-great-grandfather, John Bennett, was a sea captain -- a master mariner who lived right there at the River Dee, from whence the Royal Charter was launched. According to my family records, John launched it, and his wife Jane christened it. She had smashed a bottle of champagne against the side of the ship for "good luck." The gentleman being interviewed in this video had found a snuff box with the name "Edward Bennett" on it. The brother of my 3rd-great-grandfather (my 3rd-great-granduncle) is named Edward Bennett. He didn't die on the Royal Charter, and that snuff box might or might not have been his, but Edward also definitely was from Connah's Quay, on the River Dee.
Hi Ian;My distant uncle,Robert F.McGeorge went down on that ship in Moelfre,Red Wharf Bay,Angelsey,UK,3:30 am 10/26/1859.roommate in Saloon with RevCharles .Hodge.Hope to hear from you,doug MacGeorge [ doug1@mackitchens.com]
I just learned today that my 3rd-great-grandfather, John Bennett, was a sea captain -- a master mariner who lived right there at the River Dee, from whence the Royal Charter was launched. According to my family records, John launched it, and his wife Jane christened it. She had smashed a bottle of champagne against the side of the ship for "good luck."
The gentleman being interviewed in this video had found a snuff box with the name "Edward Bennett" on it. The brother of my 3rd-great-grandfather (my 3rd-great-granduncle) is named Edward Bennett. He didn't die on the Royal Charter, and that snuff box might or might not have been his, but Edward also definitely was from Connah's Quay, on the River Dee.
this tale could another Titanic movie
I can tell you about the people who where on the wreck and where they were from
Hi Ian;My distant uncle,Robert F.McGeorge went down on that ship in Moelfre,Red Wharf Bay,Angelsey,UK,3:30 am 10/26/1859.roommate in Saloon with RevCharles .Hodge.Hope to hear from you,doug MacGeorge [ doug1@mackitchens.com]
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