These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Titanic Orphans

Michel and Edmond Navratil were the only children rescued from the Titanic wreckage without a parent or guardian. The famous ship sank in April 1912 and these two children were saved when the ninth life-saving ship circled through the remains. Until they could get back to France, it was discovered that their mother was actually alive and well in Nice.

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