40. Olaus Abelseth - Third Class Passenger - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY

About this episode

The episode features a live account of a Norwegian immigrant's experience during the Titanic disaster.

Originally part of our four-day Titanic Anniversary Weekend onboard the RMS Queen Mary, we present the first WITNESS TITANIC podcast episode recorded in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE! Together, surrounded by history, we dive into a Norwegian immigrant's account of the disaster as he remembered it in 1912... and how he remembered it in 1974... Featuring Paul Carganilla as our Senator/Reporter! Join us for Titanic Anniversary Weekend in 2027! VISIT the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals or WATCH this Episode on YouTube ---------------------------------------------- Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons , and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts Spotify WATCH: ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩ Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod JOIN THE INQUIRY…

People in this episode

Host: James Penca

Guest: Olaus Abelseth

Topics covered

• Titanic
• history
• immigration
• live audience
• disaster accounts

Keywords

• Titanic
• Olaus Abelseth
• live podcast
• RMS Queen Mary
• disaster
• immigrant account
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RMS Queen Mary, Witness Titanic, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Patreon, Acast

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