Inspirational Quotes by Frank John William Goldsmith (American Author)

Frank John William Goldsmith (1902–82) was a Titanic survivor who later documented his experiences in a memoir, offering a rare firsthand account of life aboard the ill-fated ship.

Born in Strood, Kent, England, Goldsmith was nine when he boarded the RMS Titanic with his parents in April 1912 as a third-class passenger. His father, a toolmaker, was emigrating to Detroit, Michigan, seeking better opportunities. Goldsmith spent his time playing with other young boys, many of whom did not survive.

On April 14, 1912, after the Titanic struck an iceberg, Goldsmith and his mother were placed in Collapsible C, one of the last lifeboats to leave. His father remained behind and perished. After arriving in New York, Goldsmith and his mother settled in Detroit, where he later worked as a mechanic.

Decades later, Goldsmith wrote Echoes in the Night: Memories of a Titanic Survivor (1991.) His memoir offers intimate recollections of the Titanic’s final hours and its aftermath.

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