Volpika t1_j5hq6qh wrote on January 23, 2023 at 2:06 AM Reply to comment by -Nordico- in TIL that Titanic crewman Herbert Pitman made an attempt to row his lifeboat over to rescue people in the water, but was overruled by the other occupants of the boat, who were worried about people swarming them and duly complied. Pitman said that this haunted him throughout his life. by ChadExtra Oh yes, that was the one. Permalink Parent 7
Volpika t1_j5hq6qh wrote
Reply to comment by -Nordico- in TIL that Titanic crewman Herbert Pitman made an attempt to row his lifeboat over to rescue people in the water, but was overruled by the other occupants of the boat, who were worried about people swarming them and duly complied. Pitman said that this haunted him throughout his life. by ChadExtra
Oh yes, that was the one.