Margaret's Story

The Titanic disaster afforded Margaret Tobin Brown a pivotal chance to step back and evaluate the purpose and direction of her life. What she had witnessed had shaken her, but also had done more than just allow her a chance to survive. She responded with action, and her convictions were stronger than

ever. Her political involvement blossomed into maritime reform, the rights of workers, children's rights, further involvement in suffragism, and renewed involvement in feminism. The publicity attending her Titanic experience provided her with a ready platform to voice her concerns.

Following the events of the Titanic,

Margaret documented her experiences aboard the fateful ship for the Newport Herald. You may read her full account here.

Images from the Molly Brown House Museum and E.K. Duncan