You can sense the emotion & conviction when he tells his account of that night. He is reliving those moments which only makes it more powerful to listen to, and 67 years later. Incredible.
Not only did he have to go through it but his friends he worked with on Titanic died that horrible night. He was with one of them his close friend Ricks in the freezing water when his good friend died cause of the cold
Frank Prentice gives a chilling and accurate testimony. Seems like the type of man you could sit down by the fireplace with and just listen for hours. I imagine that he has many stories to tell.
For him to remember an incident which took place 67 years ago, moment by moment, piece by piece just shows his intelligence and the horrors of that tragedy
In psychology, it’s memory from an Impact Event. These type of events engrain themselves in people’s minds and the people can recall even the most minute and insignificant details at the time of the event. It’s why so many people can remember where they were, what they were eating for breakfast, or learning in class, or what they had on their minds when 9/11 happened.
Joined the Royal Tank Regiment in WW1, became a Major and went on to win an MC. I'm not surprised he tells us that he occasionally has a nightmares. He has lived through a lot.
So glad he survived, after helping others. It's crazy that he glazes over when talking about being in the freezing water. That's the kind of man that he was. Not a complainer, or victim. Just a strong, good human being. Once, when my water heater broke, I had to take a very cold shower. I thought about him at that very moment. How he was in way colder water than I was temporarily experiencing. R.I.P. Frank Prentice. You are my hero!
Yeah! He is of the stoic generation, the stiff upper lip era. He does not complain but does his job. Sad at the end when he mentions he will probably have a nightmare that night! He basically is suffering PTSD but probably does not know that and he didn’t make a big deal of it but simply says that he is not too old for that. Im so glad he survived and that mrs Clark who he helped was able to help him after he was rescued!
At the time of interview, there had been 67 years of the incident. Had he been 23 yeàrs of age then he would be roughly 90 years of age in 1979. But he seems much younger than his age and the way he is recalling the moment by moment development, shows his extraordinary intelligence.
Speaking to somebody who actually survived the Titanic disaster is fascinating. Also the fact that he jumped off the ship from a great height as it was nearly vertical and missed everything was very lucky.
@@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266 🤣🤣🤣 for crying out loud it was 112 years ago 🤣 (112: that's one hundred and twelve), you REALLY think someone, especially an adult from that era, would still be alive? 🤣 🤡
It’s amazing he survived and that anybody survived in the cold. The titanic held up for a couple of hours which was a blessing from God to spare some people.
Incredible recollection, so viivid in his mind (and dreams clearly). Poor guy must have suffered over the years, I agree with @riclynee6176 , the nightmare statement is a reminder that he'll never forget, and neither shall we.
*only saved 500? could of saved 800? they saved 705...idk what hes talking about ...**03:40** even if they were filled to capacity close to idk 900-1000 ppl saved..the loss of life would of still been high....but I'm wondering if he's talking about how much crew were saved? alot of the crew went down with the ship.. cause he surely must know that 705 were saved in all and 1500 lost and to say there was only 4 ppl when he went up to the stern?? really?? 2200 ppl on board and only 4 were there?? huum....anyhow I bet this interview was done years before 1979* can someone answer this question. it was listing to port? it hit the ship on the starboard side, why was it not listing on the collision side?
The numbers varied over the years, and only within the last decade or so has a consensus been reached by historians that 712 survived the sinking. As to the Titanic's list during the sinking: There was an initial 5-degree list to starboard shortly after the collision, then due to several factors, the ship listed to port before its final plunge. There are many accounts of passengers having to jump across a large gap into the lifeboats on the port side late in the sinking.
Prentice was quite correct about a list to port later in the sinking; many survivors reported it. There was a working corridor running much of the length of the port side of the ship on a lower deck, and it’s thought likely that it provided easier ingress to the water even though the ship struck on (and at first listed to) the starboard side.
For many years there were conflicting reports about how many lived and died. It's quite likely he didn't actually know the exact numbers. Remember there was no computers, internet, RUclips documentaries, or Google with instant information when this man lived. By 1979 the exact number probably weren't that important to him.
He's leaving parts of his story out. He doesn't want to talk about it. I know his story well but I've never actually seen an interview with him actually talking. I've only read stuff about him. "I suppose I'll dream about it tonight" when he says it. He looks scared.
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“You’d think I’m too old for nightmares. But you’d be amazed.” chilling statement right there.
You can sense the emotion & conviction when he tells his account of that night. He is reliving those moments which only makes it more powerful to listen to, and 67 years later. Incredible.
@@3UZFE what I actually like about these interviews is that emotions are really not in play here. He tells us what he has seen.
Not only did he have to go through it but his friends he worked with on Titanic died that horrible night. He was with one of them his close friend Ricks in the freezing water when his good friend died cause of the cold
Frank Prentice gives a chilling and accurate testimony. Seems like the type of man you could sit down by the fireplace with and just listen for hours. I imagine that he has many stories to tell.
Well, duh. He was there. Why wouldn't it be accurate.....
he had
I totally agree
Looks like I’m back down the Titanic rabbit hole again. Very good interview. May Frank rest in peace he assuredly deserves it
For him to remember an incident which took place 67 years ago, moment by moment, piece by piece just shows his intelligence and the horrors of that tragedy
In psychology, it’s memory from an Impact Event. These type of events engrain themselves in people’s minds and the people can recall even the most minute and insignificant details at the time of the event. It’s why so many people can remember where they were, what they were eating for breakfast, or learning in class, or what they had on their minds when 9/11 happened.
His account is the one that struck me the most. He was in the water and truly was a survivor
The most comprehensive testimony imo.
You are dead right. Unbelievable account and no bullshit
@@FannyShmellar look for the recorded account of Joseph Groves Boxall and Eva Hart also Charles Lightoller and Edith Russell All very good listens
9:27 Seeing the tears in his eyes as he recollects that horrible night makes me so sad.
Such a very humble and gentle man xxx
He was a true hero. May he rest in peace. Amazing interview.
'and the whole thing comes around again' - understatement of the year. That poor man. Dignified to a fault but that man is haunted.
I can’t imagine. Bless his soul. He was haunted. See the tears in his eyes
Joined the Royal Tank Regiment in WW1, became a Major and went on to win an MC. I'm not surprised he tells us that he occasionally has a nightmares. He has lived through a lot.
So glad he survived, after helping others. It's crazy that he glazes over when talking about being in the freezing water. That's the kind of man that he was. Not a complainer, or victim. Just a strong, good human being. Once, when my water heater broke, I had to take a very cold shower. I thought about him at that very moment. How he was in way colder water than I was temporarily experiencing. R.I.P. Frank Prentice. You are my hero!
Yeah! He is of the stoic generation, the stiff upper lip era. He does not complain but does his job. Sad at the end when he mentions he will probably have a nightmare that night! He basically is suffering PTSD but probably does not know that and he didn’t make a big deal of it but simply says that he is not too old for that.
Im so glad he survived and that mrs Clark who he helped was able to help him after he was rescued!
The karma of Mrs Clarke saving him with her blanket. After he saved her. Harrowing testimony.
At the time of interview, there had been 67 years of the incident. Had he been 23 yeàrs of age then he would be roughly 90 years of age in 1979. But he seems much younger than his age and the way he is recalling the moment by moment development, shows his extraordinary intelligence.
he was 18 on titanic, ppl say he was older, 2 docs said he was 18 on titanic
@@ArronP docs say Captain Smith was 59 - he was actually 62.
Speaking to somebody who actually survived the Titanic disaster is fascinating. Also the fact that he jumped off the ship from a great height as it was nearly vertical and missed everything was very lucky.
A very brave man...like so many of his generation, he served in the Great War and was awarded the Military Cross.
This guy is a stud. I could listen to him all day. He describes the sinking better in 10 minutes then every show or movie ever could.
He describes it better because he was actually there.
Sad rip Frank Prentice
I don’t think he has passed .
@@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266 He died in May of 1982, at the age of 93. He was the second last surviving member of the crew.
Did any crew live long enough to see ballard find the ship in 85? @@TorontoJediMaster
@@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266 🤣🤣🤣 for crying out loud it was 112 years ago 🤣 (112: that's one hundred and twelve), you REALLY think someone, especially an adult from that era, would still be alive? 🤣 🤡
This was AMAZING. Thank you so very much for putting this up here. Love from Western Kentucky.
Simply a great hero.
It’s amazing he survived and that anybody survived in the cold. The titanic held up for a couple of hours which was a blessing from God to spare some people.
It been said truly the night lives on!
Poor man, only a miracle saved this poor man. Absolutely terrifying listening to what he has been through.God rest his soul.
So thankful he survived and helped so many
It's interesting to hear how the experienced sailors increased there chances of survival as the ship went down.
Chilling account. He clearly had PTSD up until his passing.
omg he still has nightmares about it!! 😢
Incredible recollection, so viivid in his mind (and dreams clearly). Poor guy must have suffered over the years, I agree with @riclynee6176 , the nightmare statement is a reminder that he'll never forget, and neither shall we.
They don't make watches like they used to
*only saved 500? could of saved 800? they saved 705...idk what hes talking about ...**03:40** even if they were filled to capacity close to idk 900-1000 ppl saved..the loss of life would of still been high....but I'm wondering if he's talking about how much crew were saved? alot of the crew went down with the ship.. cause he surely must know that 705 were saved in all and 1500 lost and to say there was only 4 ppl when he went up to the stern?? really?? 2200 ppl on board and only 4 were there?? huum....anyhow I bet this interview was done years before 1979*
can someone answer this question. it was listing to port? it hit the ship on the starboard side, why was it not listing on the collision side?
correct, but any life saved is better than a life lost.
So he had the numbers off a bit. He was 90 yrs old at the time of this interview. Cut the man some slack..lol
The numbers varied over the years, and only within the last decade or so has a consensus been reached by historians that 712 survived the sinking. As to the Titanic's list during the sinking: There was an initial 5-degree list to starboard shortly after the collision, then due to several factors, the ship listed to port before its final plunge. There are many accounts of passengers having to jump across a large gap into the lifeboats on the port side late in the sinking.
Prentice was quite correct about a list to port later in the sinking; many survivors reported it. There was a working corridor running much of the length of the port side of the ship on a lower deck, and it’s thought likely that it provided easier ingress to the water even though the ship struck on (and at first listed to) the starboard side.
For many years there were conflicting reports about how many lived and died. It's quite likely he didn't actually know the exact numbers. Remember there was no computers, internet, RUclips documentaries, or Google with instant information when this man lived. By 1979 the exact number probably weren't that important to him.
He must of been close to dead, spending about 20 minutes in the freezing 28 degree water.
God Bless this Man
Humble Man God Bless him 🙏
He's leaving parts of his story out. He doesn't want to talk about it. I know his story well but I've never actually seen an interview with him actually talking. I've only read stuff about him. "I suppose I'll dream about it tonight" when he says it. He looks scared.
He didn’t know it was just a few plates that separated not the whole double bottom
Weird to think that he had no way of knowing since it wasn't found until after he died.
Poor man . ❤
"I didn't want to die" 😭
9:30 When he's talking about having nightmares 😥
I wonder if miss Clark ever found her husband, if I had to guess I would say no but I hope she did😢
We went flat out for New York.