The tragic sinking of the Titanic spawned a myth that opened doors for substantial financial gains - Titanic shipwreck sparks lucrative mythological tale (earning stars+)
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Forty years ago, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered, sending shockwaves through the world. Among the over 1500 people still on board when the ship was struck on April 15, 1912, was Adolphe Saalfeld, a German immigrant and businessman.
Saalfeld, at the age of 47, was a survivor in lifeboat number three during the sinking of the Titanic. A perfumer and bon vivant, he witnessed the Titanic being struck and doomed on the night of April 15, 1912.
The events of the Titanic sinking marked a significant turning point in Saalfeld's life. The temperature of the water on that fateful night was minus two degrees Celsius, and many people on board were desperately trying to escape the rising water. People were clinging to railings or sides, facing certain death in the icy water.
Saalfeld's survival was a rare occurrence among the passengers. After surviving the disaster, his life took a turn for the worse. The aftermath of the Titanic disaster and its lasting effects on Saalfeld are the focus of a recently re-published text from the stern archive from the year 2012.
The text serves as a tribute to the memory of the Titanic disaster and its victims, 40 years after the discovery of the wreck. It highlights Saalfeld's survival in the disaster, initially a source of relief, but later turned into misfortune.
The re-published text reflects on the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the Titanic wreck and the profound and lasting effects the disaster had on Saalfeld's life. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Titanic tragedy and the enduring impact it has had on those who survived and those who did not.
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