Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

When Alcohol Saves

This is probably the only time having too much alcohol in your system would save you. Head baker Charles Joughin survived the sinking of the ship by holding onto the ship and "riding" down with it. He was able to keep calm and warm due to the severe amount of whiskey he had before abandoning the ship. He was able to be picked up by a lifeboat.

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