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RE: "When he died, the White Star Line sent a bill for his uniform"
Interesting. Thanks. I never thought about it before, but I'll bet "I'm a Titanic survivor" was a common gimmick for a couple decades after the sinking. Like how George Washington apparently slept or dined in every long-lived Inn from Virginia to Massachussetts. I wouldn't be surprised if a gimmick like that is the origin of the myth that one of the musicians survived.
My favorite is the guy who was listed as a deserter. I guess it was unavoidable with the technology of the day, but I'm glad his name was finally cleared.
Did you see my other Titanic article?
Yeah, the Frenchman right? The French military didn't cross reference with maritime disasters at the time.
Like your theory about the musician. I bet there were lots of gimmicky scenarios like that for significant events.
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