The Empress of Ireland: A Forgotten Tragedy

In 1914, the Empress of Ireland sank, claiming 1,014 lives, surpassing even the Titanic's death toll. Yet, unlike the Titanic, the Empress's tragedy remains largely unknown. This article recounts the author's investigation into survivor Gordon Charles Davidson, debunking the fabricated tale of his miraculous swim to shore, and explores why this disaster faded from collective memory, delving into the catastrophe and its impact on society.