hotrails-n-handguns t1_j5iiov5 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 6:06 AM

Reply to comment by markr6629 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

Fuck. I watched a video detailing the events and then listened to Edgar recall his experience and was brought to tears. I cannot imagine a more terrifying environment