Titanic’s Forgotten Love Letter Hints at Hidden Threats Just Before Tragedy Struck
Separately, Geddes letter was mailed to his wife from Queenstown, Ireland, on April 11, the same day the Titanic had stopped at its port to pick up passengers.
The ship steward continued the letter to his wife with the amount of affection and longing one would expect a seaman to relay to his family, asking about his “little sweetheart” and reassuring Sal that she did not need to worry for his safety. The Titanic, to him, felt like a sturdy ship.
“This ship is going to be a good deal better than the Olympic at least I think so, steadier and everything up till now. If we get in on time on Wednesday and there happens to be a boat I will write from New York,” Geddes continued.
The family man closed the letter dotingly, signing “fondest love and kisses to my dear wife and kiddies. Your affectionate husband Dick xxxxx”
Included in the lot of items that are offered along with the letter is Richard Geddes’ death certificate that confirms his “supposed death” by drowning, the letter’s original envelope, and two copies of photographs of Richard Geddes and his wife.
While the remains of the RMS Titanic have long been lost to time, the memories and experiences of those aboard its sinking ship that fateful night will always be remembered.
After getting caught up on Richard Geddes’ love letter to his wife before the sinking of Titanic, read about the Titanic 2. Then learn interesting Titanic facts you’ve never heard before.
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