About this episode

The episode uncovers the story of Robert James Bateman, a passenger on the Titanic, highlighting the hope and heartbreak of his journey.

Titanic's Bristolians Season: 7 Episode: 14 Among the thousands who departed from Southampton, bound for a new life in America, was one man whose story embodies both the hope and the heartbreak of that journey, Red. Robert James Bateman. As the great liner pushed across the Atlantic, everything changed in a single, devastating moment, when an iceberg tore through her hull, sealing her fate, and the fate of so many on board. Today, we uncover his story. CAST Revd Robert James Bateman - Guy Pass Ada Balls - Sam Roberts THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic , you’ll find lots of things to choose from. So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other. CONTACT ME Email: info@backtracker.co.uk Facebook: @BackTrackerUK Instagram: @backtrackeruk Bluesky: @BackTrackerUK - SOURCES Find-A-Grave Encyclopedia…

Topics covered

• Titanic
• Bristol
• history
• true crime
• personal stories

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