RMS Titanic - Fred Pennal, bathroom steward, victim

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RMS Titanic - Fred Pennal, bathroom steward, victim

RMS Titanic - studio portrait photo of Thomas Frederick Cohen Pennal (1878-1912), bathroom steward First Class, who lost his life when the ship sank. Photo by Wurst of New York, inscription in pencil on reverse Mrs Pennal 77 Imperial Avenue Shirley [Southampton]

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Address Avenue Bathroom Cohen Crew Descent Document Fred Frederick Inscription Lost Oval Pencil Provenance Reverse Shirley Signing Southampton Steward Titanic Victim Liner Wurst

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This poignant studio portrait captures the image of Thomas Frederick Cohen Pennal, a bathroom steward aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Pennal, born in 1878, was a member of the First Class crew on the White Star Line's magnificent ocean liner. The photograph, taken by Wurst of New York, offers a glimpse into Pennal's life before the tragic events of April 14, 1912. The inscription on the reverse of the photo, written in pencil, reveals the address of Mrs. Pennal at 77 Imperial Avenue in Shirley, Southampton. This document provides provenance and descent information, as well as a connection to Pennal's personal life. As a bathroom steward, Pennal was responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the First Class bathrooms on the Titanic. His role was essential to ensuring the luxurious experience for the ship's elite passengers. However, on that fateful night, Pennal, along with over 1,500 other souls, lost their lives when the Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg. The oval-shaped photograph, with its intricate border, serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the Titanic disaster. The image of Pennal, dressed in his formal uniform, stands as a testament to the lives that were forever changed by the maritime tragedy. This rare and poignant portrait offers a unique insight into the lives of the crew members who served aboard the RMS Titanic and the devastating impact of the sinking on their families and loved ones.

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