21/07/2024
Ann Elizabeth Isham, refused to leave her dog behind and chose to stay on the sinking ship.
Isham, who was traveling in first class, had brought her Great Dane with her on the voyage. The ship, known for its luxurious accommodations, even had designated kennels for the pets of first-class passengers.
When the Titanic struck an iceberg and it became clear that the ship was sinking, Isham, like many others, was directed to a lifeboat. However, she faced a heartbreaking decision.
Lifeboat regulations at the time did not allow large dogs, and Isham was informed that her beloved Great Dane could not join her. Confronted with the thought of abandoning her dog, Isham chose to stay behind on the doomed ship.
Isham's body was later found with her arms frozen around her beloved dog, comforting her Great Dane in their final moments.
Ann Elizabeth Isham's story is one of many that highlight the personal tragedies and acts of loyalty that occurred during the sinking of the Titanic. Her devotion to her pet adds a deeply human and touching dimension to the broader narrative of the disaster of the Titanic.
And people here leave the pet over a tiny inconvenience …