Thayer memorial collection of the sinking of the titanic, contains firsthand accounts of the sinking, thayer family material, and more recent material documenting the continued interest in and efforts to memorialize the tragedy. Thayer memorial collection of the sinking of the titanic. The seventeenyearold son of a pennsylvania railroad official tells the moving story of his rescueone of the calmest of the passengers was young jack thayer, the seventeenyearold son of mr. This is a video in which me and 3 other classmates created as a project. Thayers account, although short, is a mustread for every titanic enthusiast. John borland jack thayer iii december 24, 1894 september 20, 1945 was a firstclass passenger on the rms titanic who provided several firsthand accounts of the disaster. As the forward portion of the ship sank deeper, passengers scrambled to the stern. He tried to keep up with his family only to be seperated from them as they moved towards the life boats. Jack thayer iii was the 17yearold heir to a pennsylvania railroad fortune, riding in first class on the most spectacular ship of its era. Jack thayer was the son of a pennsylvania railroad official. The sinking of the titanic was, in his eyes, a symbol of the end of the world that he knew, and the beginning of a frightening new era. Apr 08, 2012 the dramatic firsthand account of a titanic survivor is to be published this month to mark the centennial of the catastrophe. Jack thayer and the wreck of the titanic by jack thayer.
For further information about the thayer family and their experiences aboard that ship, see the sinking of the s. The bible asin literature anthology points of departure by addison wesley, james s. Seventeen years old at the time, jack thayer boarded the titanic with his parents, john borland, jr. Titanic kindle edition by gracie, colonel archibald, thayer, john b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. John thayer was, like gracie, one of the last to leave the ship. Joh n borland ja ck thay er iii december 24, 1894 september 20, 1945 was a firstclass passenger on rms tita nic who survived after the ship struck an iceberg and sank on april 14, 1912.
Walter lord, author of a night to remember, calls gracie an indefatigable detective. John borland jack thayer iii december 24th, 1894 september 20th, 1945 was a first class passenger on the rms titanic who provided several firsthand accounts of the sinking. A new look at the lost liner by john maxtonegraham robert wiser. He provides details of the final moments, including names of passengers pulled from the ocean and of those men who, in a panic, jumped into lifeboats as they were being lowered. He was on board the titanic with his family when the ship began her desent to the ocean floor. Although it does contain errors thayer gives readers a glimpse into the life of firstclass passengers lives john b jack thayer iii could little count on what he would face in five days time when he boarded rms titanic in april 1912 nor could he have imagined that he would walk away from a disaster fatherless. Aged 17 at the time, he was one of only a handful of passengers to survive jumping into the frigid, cold ocean. I was asked to write an article for this newsletter about our cousins on the titanic. He was a director and second vicepresident of the company when he died less than a week before his 50th birthday in the sinking of the rms titanic, on april 15, 1912. John thayer was in bed, and jack and his mother were preparing for bed when jack noticed the breeze through his halfopen. On april the 10th, of 1912 jack and his parents along with mrs. Honor and glory showing the titanic sinking in realtime. Titanic by colonel archibald gracie overdrive rakuten. Mar 25, 2012 it was the desperate cries for help that haunted john jack thayer after he witnessed the death throes of the titanic as it reared, roared and plunged into the north atlantic.
John or jack thayer was born in december of 1894 in philadelphia, pennsylvania to mr. He married lois cassatt, with the couple becoming the proud parents of two sons. Thayer memorial collection of the sinking of the titanic, kislak center for special. Thayer 1940 first edition to my mind the world of today awoke april 15, 1912. John b thayer two survivors recount how the worlds biggest, safest ship sank on its first voyage.
Sinking of the ss titanic john b thayer 1st edition. Although it does contain errors thayer gives readers a glimpse into the life of firstclass passengers lives john b jack thayer iii could little count on what he would face in five days time when he boarded rms titanic in april 1912 nor could he have imagined that. Famous for surviving the 1912 titanic disaster by jumping into the freezing water and subsequently being rescued by lifeboat 12, thayer later published his personal account of the tragic event that had resulted in the deaths of his father and numerous other passengers. Seventeen years old at the time, jack thayer boarded the titanic with.
Mr john borland thayer, 49, from haverford, pennsylvania was second vicepresident of the pennsylvania railroad. Margaret peggy and pauline, and two sons, one of whom, jack thayer, accompanied them on their trip to europe in 1912. He was a director and second vicepresident of the company when he died a week before his 50th birthday in the sinking of the rms titanic, on april 15, 1912. Jack thayer and the wreck of the titanic download ebook. He miraculously survived after an epic struggle in. Jack thayer was a 17yearold first class passenger on the rms titanic, traveling with his parents on that fateful night of april 15, 1912. John b jack thayer iii could little count on what he would face in five days time when he boarded rms titanic in april 1912 nor could he have imagined that he would walk away from a disaster fatherless. We could see groups of the almost fifteen hundred people still aboard, clinging in clusters or bunches, like swarming bees.
When his mother was put into the lifeboat he kissed her and told her to be. The thayer family collection consists of more than 700 items of. Jack thayer simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Apr 22, 20 this is a video in which me and 3 other classmates created as a project. John borland thayer ii april 21, 1862 april 15, 1912 was an american businessman who had a thirtyyear career as an executive with the pennsylvania railroad company. On the early morning of april 15, 1912, 17yearold jack thayer and his friend milton long found themselves stranded on the sloping decks of. The first is by colonel archibald gracie, entitled titanic. Presented with a new introduction by lorin stein, a survivors tale gives an unforgettable firsthand account of an event that seemingly symbolized the collapse of civilization. Jack thayer iii seemed to have everything a successful. Titanics last moments as a tribute to his father, who had not survived the disaster. He helped many people to solve how the titanic sank.
When his mother was put into the lifeboat he kissed her and told her. It became obvious that many would not find safety in a lifeboat. Jack as he was called, dedicated his book to the memory of his father. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He was 17 years old when he and his parents decided to sail from england to america on board the titanic. Seventeen years old at the time, jack thayer boarded the titanic with his parents, john and marian thayer, and a maid at southampton on april 10, 1912. Only about 700 people survived, one of whom was 1st class passenger john b jack thayer jr, who was on the ship till nearly the end, and then spent an unforgettable night, huddled on top of an overturned lifeboat waiting for rescue with over two dozen others. Jack thayer iii, a 17yearold heir to a pennsylvania. On april 15th, 1912, the rms titanic slipped beneath the waters of the north atlantic, taking 1500 people to their deaths. Thayer s account, although short, is a mustread for every titanic enthusiast. Warshaw, john sweet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 25, 2012 bbc archive from 1957 with titanic survivors. Vivid account of how the titanic sank by survivor jack thayer, 17, resurfaces in time for centenary the dramatic firsthand account of jack thayer, a.
Vivid account of how the titanic sank by survivor jack thayer. John borland thayer iii was born on christmas eve in 1894. Jack thayer and the wreck of the titanic download ebook pdf. It documents the story of john jack thayer and his experience upon the titanic. It is a great book, and definitely worth reading if you are interested in the titanic. Click download or read online button to get jack thayer and the wreck of the titanic book now. Jack produced a pamphlet from his titanic experiences in 1940, which may have been an attempt to exorcise some of the memories of the fateful night. John thayers story is one of great saddness during a time of great struggle. The first series, firsthand accounts of the sinking of the titanic, consists of accounts by archibald gracie.
On the early morning of april 15, 1912, 17yearold jack thayer and his friend milton long found themselves stranded on the sloping decks of the rms titanic. Jack occupied cabin c70 while his parents occupied c68. He was married to marian longstreth morris and they had two daughters. Thayer was born on december 24, 1894 in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
The story of john jack thayer and milton long 30 james. The family boarded the titanic as first class passengers jack occupied cabin c70. Jack thayer iii was the 17yearold heir to a pennsylvania railroad fortune, riding in first class on the most spectacular ship of its era the titanic. Jack thayer 1912 logan marshall 1912 her deck was turned slightly toward us. Vivid account of how the titanic sank by survivor jack. Each passenger was issued a life jacket but life expectancy would be short when exposed to water four degrees below freezing. Jack thayer iii left behind a book he had printed privately a few years earlier and inscribed to his friends and family. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading titanic. Margaret peggy and pauline, and two sons, one of whom, jack thayer. You are bidding on an extremely rare 1940 first edition first printing of the sinking of the s. Railroad when he died in the sinking of titanic on april 15, 1912. The dramatic firsthand account of a titanic survivor is to be published this month to mark the centennial of the catastrophe.
John borland jack thayer iii december 24, 1894 september 20, 1945 was a firstclass passenger on rms titanic who survived after the ship struck an iceberg and sank on april 14, 1912. John borland jack thayer iii december 24, 1894 september 20, 1945 was an american writer and historian. Forgotten journal reveals how man survived 1912 disaster. The family boarded the titanic as first class passengers jack occupied cabin c70 john thayer was in bed, and jack and his mother were preparing for bed when jack noticed the breeze through his halfopen porthole stop.