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Mulholland believed that when the Titanic docked in Southampton, he saw Jenny move her ______ off the ship.
Mulholland believed that when the Titanic docked in Southampton, he saw Jenny move her ______ off the ship.
kittens
The cat saved Mulholland's life as he likely would have gone down with the ______.
The cat saved Mulholland's life as he likely would have gone down with the ______.
ship
There were at least 12 dogs on board the Titanic, three of which ______.
There were at least 12 dogs on board the Titanic, three of which ______.
survived
Many of the other animals weren't so lucky, especially the ______ ones.
Many of the other animals weren't so lucky, especially the ______ ones.
Ann Elizabeth Isham refused to leave her beloved ______ behind.
Ann Elizabeth Isham refused to leave her beloved ______ behind.
Cats have a long history of joining their humans at ______.
Cats have a long history of joining their humans at ______.
Black cats were seen by British and Irish sailors as a source of good ______ for their journey.
Black cats were seen by British and Irish sailors as a source of good ______ for their journey.
Jenny was transferred from the Olympic, Titanic's sister ______, to the Titanic.
Jenny was transferred from the Olympic, Titanic's sister ______, to the Titanic.
Before the ship set sail for New York, Jenny gave birth to a litter of ______.
Before the ship set sail for New York, Jenny gave birth to a litter of ______.
Jenny was very affectionate toward Jim Mulholland, who worked as a ______ during the ship's sailing trials.
Jenny was very affectionate toward Jim Mulholland, who worked as a ______ during the ship's sailing trials.
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Cats at Sea
- Cats have historically accompanied humans on ships, primarily for rodent control, a tradition dating back to Ancient Egypt.
- Black cats were regarded as good luck by sailors in Britain and Ireland.
- Ship cats provided not only utility but also companionship and entertainment for crews during long voyages.
Jenny the Titanic Cat
- Jenny was transferred from the Olympic, the Titanic's sister ship, to serve as a mouser on board.
- Allowed to roam freely, she kept vermin away from food supplies and gave birth to kittens near the ship's kitchen.
- Jenny was particularly affectionate toward Jim Mulholland, a stoker, during the ship's trials.
Mysterious Fate of Jenny and Kittens
- Variations exist regarding the fate of Jenny and her kittens during the sinking of the Titanic.
- Mulholland believed he witnessed Jenny moving her kittens off the ship before departure, which he interpreted as a bad omen.
- Following Jenny's instincts may have saved Mulholland's life, as he subsequently left the ship.
Survival of Animals on the Titanic
- It is believed Jenny and her kittens survived the sinking, although not all animals aboard were so fortunate.
- First-class passengers were permitted to bring dogs, with at least 12 dogs on board, three of which survived the disaster.
- The survivors were small breeds—two Pomeranians and one Pekingese—hidden in blankets or coats of their owners to access lifeboats.
Tragic Stories of Larger Animals
- Many larger animals did not survive, including a Great Dane owned by Ann Elizabeth Isham, one of the five female first-class passengers who perished.
- Isham refused to abandon her dog, leading to both their tragic ends; her body was later found with her arms around her beloved pet.
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