“Oh hello, Cliff. Glad to see you.” “Am I glad to see you too, Gert. I think we ought to have a drink on this.” Most nonchalant reunion after a major disaster EVER lmao.
"How were people able to jump six or seven feet to the lifeboat?" "Well, if the alternative was dying, you'd suddenly have a great interest in jumping six or seven feet."
Damn... Imagine successfully jumping 6-7 feet into a lifeboat and being lowered down to the water, only to be crushed to death by another lifeboat dropped onto you.
I didn't know about this channel, so thanks! Fascinating Horror was the first youtube channel I subscribed to, and it's still better than just about all of them. Interesting, concise and well researched. I look forward to perusing this one as well. Thanks again for the quality.
I like where you tie in the stories from your fascinating horror page to what you read on this page. That was some story. A lot of the descriptions it felt like I was there.😮😢
Just general trivia for the future... "Forecastle" is pronounced: "'fok-sul", for some odd reason ("fok" as in broke, and "sul" as in dull). I know... it's stupid... but that's how sailors in the Royal Navy began pronouncing it. Now, even sailors in the US Navy (like me) pronounce it that way. I would also like to add that this was an amazing story, one which I had never heard before... and you told it very well.
Funny, how every testimony reported in the United States said, there were 4 Torpedoes used by the U Boat. A lie confirmed by the U Boat Captain Walter Schwieger's Log Books, post War. Also how the Lusitania sped up, and changed course, moving away from the Irish coast, to be in front of the U Boat. Schweiger said she didn't explode like a passenger ship, but more as the military transport that she was. With almost a half a million pounds of munitions stuffed full, in the Lusitania's cargo hauls. He was the most surprised to see the bronze 40mm deck guns mounted in plain view. Denied by the Royal Admiralty, untill they were shown on the documentary on finding, and exploring the Lusitania.
The fact that the wreck was conveniently used as a target for depth charge drills by the Royal Navy after the war and was largely blown to pieces because of this is indicative they had something on board that they wanted to hide.
13:40 And then finding him under far happier circumstances than could be expected. A common criticism I've seen made of fictional stories is claiming that a happy ending relied on a coincidence that is too far fetched to ever happen in real life, evidently they can happen (^.^)
I had a teacher in high school that was on the Lusitania and a German U boat picked them up out of the ocean. We were all mean and called her Titanic, we had no idea what she wenr through. 😢
A perfect complement to the “sinking of the Lusitania” video that was just released on Fascinating Horror. The distinguished, poignant & elegant way that people spoke in that era was brilliantly captured in Kristian’s voice. Thank you for another masterpiece.
Thank you for doing readings. Books and libraries are the soul of humanity and reading speeches and writings and such is the basis of humanity, for al, of it’s complications. So thank you for reading these
I'd like to point out that this reading is only 4 minutes shorter than how long it took the actual Lusitania to sink. In a way, this a great "real time" retelling of the events as they happened when the ship sank.
You cant beat first-hand, authentic, eye-witness testimony of these tragedies. They may often err or conflict on matters of fact, but they always convey the drama and emotion brilliantly. Thanks. 👍
Thank you for including the work of Winsor McCay - I had to remind myself of his identity! He was a talented cartoonist (Little Nemo) and a pioneer in the new medium of animation (Gertie the Dinosaur). I was unaware that he created a short about the Lusitania.
Pre-Disney cartoon. Winsor McCay’s “The Sinking of the Lusitania” (1918) to be precise. He also created Gertie the Dinosaur, which is also worth checking out.😊
Yeah, I would like to know that as well. Though the only possibilities I can think of are that either he found something buoyant, which is certainly possible with all the flotsam about, or picked up swimming pretty danged fast. I mean, all he had to manage was to stay afloat until he was rescued so maybe he remembered seeing his brother swim and gave it a try? My money's on the flotsam though.
Love how the brothers found each other at the end and how casual they were.
"Orchestra of Death." Whew, this one was intense! These little known nuggets of first hand accounts are what truly make history riveting!
I've always enjoyed first hand accounts of historic events. When combined with a great story telling voice it's even better.
After such an awful occurrence, it was nice to hear that both brothers made it.
That was my first thought. As a twin, I was very hopeful they both made it. Boy, was I relieved when they found each other at the end.
“Oh hello, Cliff. Glad to see you.”
“Am I glad to see you too, Gert. I think we ought to have a drink on this.”
Most nonchalant reunion after a major disaster EVER lmao.
"How were people able to jump six or seven feet to the lifeboat?"
"Well, if the alternative was dying, you'd suddenly have a great interest in jumping six or seven feet."
Damn... Imagine successfully jumping 6-7 feet into a lifeboat and being lowered down to the water, only to be crushed to death by another lifeboat dropped onto you.
I didn't know about this channel, so thanks! Fascinating Horror was the first youtube channel I subscribed to, and it's still better than just about all of them. Interesting, concise and well researched. I look forward to perusing this one as well.
Thanks again for the quality.
Wow. This is the story to listen to again next time I think I'm having a bad day. It's all about perspective. Thank you for telling their story.
I like where you tie in the stories from your fascinating horror page to what you read on this page. That was some story. A lot of the descriptions it felt like I was there.😮😢
Just general trivia for the future... "Forecastle" is pronounced: "'fok-sul", for some odd reason ("fok" as in broke, and "sul" as in dull). I know... it's stupid... but that's how sailors in the Royal Navy began pronouncing it. Now, even sailors in the US Navy (like me) pronounce it that way. I would also like to add that this was an amazing story, one which I had never heard before... and you told it very well.
Funny,
how every testimony reported in the United States said,
there were 4 Torpedoes used by the U Boat. A lie confirmed
by the U Boat Captain Walter Schwieger's Log Books, post War.
Also how the Lusitania sped up, and changed course,
moving away from the Irish coast, to be in front of the U Boat.
Schweiger said she didn't explode like a passenger ship,
but more as the military transport that she was.
With almost a half a million pounds of munitions stuffed full,
in the Lusitania's cargo hauls.
He was the most surprised to see the bronze 40mm deck guns mounted in plain view.
Denied by the Royal Admiralty, untill they were shown on the documentary
on finding, and exploring the Lusitania.
The fact that the wreck was conveniently used as a target for depth charge drills by the Royal Navy after the war and was largely blown to pieces because of this is indicative they had something on board that they wanted to hide.
That ending though! 😮 Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏻
What an ending. Had goosebumps the whole time!
Kristian Crow, thank you for another impacting video with the first-hand accounts of this tragedy. ☹️
13:40 And then finding him under far happier circumstances than could be expected.
A common criticism I've seen made of fictional stories is claiming that a happy ending relied on a coincidence that is too far fetched to ever happen in real life, evidently they can happen (^.^)
I had a teacher in high school that was on the Lusitania and a German U boat picked them up out of the ocean. We were all mean and called her Titanic, we had no idea what she wenr through. 😢
Walter Schwieger and his U20 picked no one up
A perfect complement to the “sinking of the Lusitania” video that was just released on Fascinating Horror. The distinguished, poignant & elegant way that people spoke in that era was brilliantly captured in Kristian’s voice. Thank you for another masterpiece.
What a great story!!! Perfectly told.❤
Thank you for doing readings. Books and libraries are the soul of humanity and reading speeches and writings and such is the basis of humanity, for al, of it’s complications. So thank you for reading these
Did he really have to roast his brothers swimming ability despite knowing he made it lol
I'd like to point out that this reading is only 4 minutes shorter than how long it took the actual Lusitania to sink. In a way, this a great "real time" retelling of the events as they happened when the ship sank.
Amazing as always ❤
You cant beat first-hand, authentic, eye-witness testimony of these tragedies. They may often err or conflict on matters of fact, but they always convey the drama and emotion brilliantly. Thanks. 👍
Another excellent retelling of a harrowing account. Marvelous ending as well to this sad event.
that's amazing 1st hand story
I appreciate the pictures - the visuals are perfect. Such a scary thing to go through!
Thank you for including the work of Winsor McCay - I had to remind myself of his identity! He was a talented cartoonist (Little Nemo) and a pioneer in the new medium of animation (Gertie the Dinosaur). I was unaware that he created a short about the Lusitania.
Fantastic story for a Monday morning, thank you sir.
Thank you for sharing these stories.
Jumps into the water with your brother in the ocean.
Suddenly remembers after you’re in your brother can’t swim.
Yikes.
Awesome thanks 👍🏼
Thanks a bunch 😊😮
Where do those moving images with the weird chimney smoke come from? AI? Pre-disney cartoons?
Pre-Disney cartoon. Winsor McCay’s “The Sinking of the Lusitania” (1918) to be precise. He also created Gertie the Dinosaur, which is also worth checking out.😊
Man, how tf did the brother survive
Yeah, I would like to know that as well. Though the only possibilities I can think of are that either he found something buoyant, which is certainly possible with all the flotsam about, or picked up swimming pretty danged fast. I mean, all he had to manage was to stay afloat until he was rescued so maybe he remembered seeing his brother swim and gave it a try? My money's on the flotsam though.
Have a wee dram INDEED lads!!!