Step below decks to uncover the untold story of Titanic’s firemen, trimmers, and greasers - the men who worked in blistering heat to power the great liner across the Atlantic. This talk reveals their gruelling labour, the danger and stigma of life in the stokehold, and the courage many showed on the night she sank.
Drawing on crew records, census returns, and the Titanic Relief Fund, it brings these forgotten men and their families back into focus, offering a vivid glimpse of the real working lives behind the legend.
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About the Speaker
Nicola Johnson
Known for her distinctive, engaging writing, Nicola Johnson brings 15 years of BBC Broadcast Journalism experience to the world of family history. She is the founder of All About Ancestors (allaboutancestors.com) and a professional genealogist specialising in English family history, DNA and maritime‑related research, including transported convicts and the Titanic disaster. She offers a broad range of services from archive lookups to extensive family history research packages and bespoke books. Nicola holds an MSc (Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde) and combines her research work with regular writing for Who Do You Think You Are?, Family Tree and Discover Your Ancestors magazines. She also delivers engaging talks for family history societies and national organisations.
17/09/2026
14:00 - 15:00
Online
Talk on Zoom by Nicola Johnson, Expert in maritime‑related research and the Titanic disaster
Location
Online