An Unfortunate Collision

Posted on January 20, 2026 | 12 Comments

“Certainly there was no sailor who ever sailed salt water but who smiled – and still smiles – at the idea of the unsinkable ship” – Charles Lightoller (Surviving Officer) in ‘Titanic and Other Ships’

I have just finished watching a TV documentary drama about the sinking of the Titanic and it reminded of this post from five years ago…

Read the full story Here…

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12 responses to “An Unfortunate Collision”

Sheree | January 20, 2026 at 9:38 pm | Reply

I bet your grandson loved it!

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- Andrew Petcher | January 20, 2026 at 10:42 pm | Reply
  
  He did, he wants me to take him to Rome next,
  
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  - Sheree | January 21, 2026 at 10:15 am |
    
    And why not?
    
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  - Andrew Petcher | January 21, 2026 at 2:41 pm |
    
    I will schedule it in sometime. I told him that Rome has been there for over 2,000 years, it ain’t going anywhere soon.
    
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  - Sheree | January 21, 2026 at 4:32 pm |
    
    Very true!
    
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restlessjo | January 20, 2026 at 9:44 pm | Reply

It sounds excellent, and it’s on the list. You must be due for a trip somewhere soon? xx

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- Andrew Petcher | January 20, 2026 at 10:41 pm | Reply
  
  Australia and New Zealand in 2 days time.
  
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  - restlessjo | January 20, 2026 at 11:43 pm |
    
    Fantastic xx
    
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beth | January 21, 2026 at 4:30 am | Reply

loved this tour !

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Anonymous | January 26, 2026 at 12:48 pm | Reply

That was a brave read considering your next trip is on a ship…!!!

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Anonymous | January 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm | Reply

That was a brave watch considering your next trip is on a ship..!!!

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Crystal M. Trulove | January 27, 2026 at 9:47 pm | Reply

I recall this post from you, and it made a good impression on me that continues to today. I’ll check it out one day.

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