This ship holds many secrets.
The tragic story of the Titanic, which sank after colliding with an iceberg, was the subject of countless books and films, one of which even received the award “Oscar”. More than a thousand people were killed on 15 April 1912, but few people know that with these miserable to the bottom of the ocean went many strange and unusual things.
Electric bath
In the early 20th century, electric bath – the prototype of the modern Solarium – was considered the last word in medicine. They were so popular that one such tub even placed on Board the “Titanic.” Women could use the bathroom in the morning and men in the afternoon. Passengers wishing to redeem your body in the powerful ultraviolet rays, had to purchase a ticket costing $ 1.
Opium
On Board the “Titanic” there were four boxes of opium – Yes, the same narcotic substance. In 1912 opium was already prohibited in the United States by Congress, but continued to be a part of many medical preparations. Pharmaceutical companies were required to put on such drugs mark the presence of opium in the composition. In connection with the new rules the use and import of opium has decreased, but not stopped completely.
Expensive painting
One of the most expensive things on Board the “Titanic” was not a diamond and not a piece of jewelry, a painting by French artist merry-Joseph Blondel “a Circassian woman in the pool.” The owner of the painting, a Swedish businessman Moritz håkan The-Stefansson survived during the Holocaust and after submitted to the insurance company claim for compensation in 100 thousand dollars, which in today’s times would have been approximately $ 2.4 million.
Machine for the production of marmalade
In the early 20th century, many people in the manufacture of homemade marmalade used special cars for very careful cleaning and slicing fruits. The owner of the cars that sank with the “Titanic”, was 27-year-old Edwina Celia trout. While immediate loading in the boat, she was forced to leave his favorite car. She later filed a claim for compensation.
Turkish baths
“Titanic” were equipped in the latest fashion of the time, so it’s only natural that his Board was a luxurious Turkish bath, which was only allowed for first class passengers.
Cat Jenny
Many ships of that time, from cargo vessels to luxury passenger liners, were kept cats, whose task was to extermination of mice and rats. Cat Jenny was considered the official mascot of the Titanic.
Electric horse
Gym on a luxury ship is quite natural. However, some gym equipment of the “Titanic” was very unusual. For example, there was the machine the “electric horse” was a riding simulator.
The Manuscript Of Joseph Conrad
“Titanic” was transported from England to the United States about seven million pieces of mail. One of these items was a manuscript called “Karain: a memoir” authored by the popular Victorian writer Joseph Conrad. Manuscript with notes by Conrad is the lawyer from new York John Quinn, collected the manuscript of a literary work.http://mixstuff.EN/archives/117655
