Orphaned From the Titanic, 1912

April 14, 1912, etched itself into history as the ill-fated day the Titanic met its watery grave, claiming countless lives. Among the survivors were brothers Michel and Edmond Navratil, orphaned by the tragedy. Placed in the last lifeboat by their father, the boys were tragically separated from their parents.

Rescued by a French-speaking passenger, they embarked on a journey of survival and uncertainty. Miraculously, their mother was discovered alive in Nice, France, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the despair. The Navratil brothers’ odyssey is a poignant reminder of human resilience amidst the darkest days, where love and reunion emerged from the depths of tragedy.