Lightoller BBC interview

[George L. Lorton]

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Because as indicated above, it makes for a good story.

Yeah it does at that. Jim Kalafus has a picture of Cat sunning itself on the pipe of the Lusitania during the voyage before the last voyage. A Lady is sitting next to him. We think it might be Dowie. I just remembered that he sent me a copy. Thanks again Jim. I'll ask if I can post a pic of just Dowie. He might be using the photo for an article?​

 

[Mike Poirier]

Hi George

Jim and I saw the most unusual thing aboard the QM2. They sold replicas of brave cats lost at sea in the gift shop. Sad, but true. Yes, the cat photo is a nice one aboard the Lusy. it looks very content.

Mike

 

[George L. Lorton]

Hi Mike, Jim told me about that. Stuffed Cats who'd died in the line of duty. Weird! But interesting too.

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Yes, the cat photo is a nice one aboard the Lusy. it looks very content.

I hope Jim will let me post just the Kitties' picture. If it was Dowie I hope the little fella did get of before the ship was torpedoed.​

 

[George L. Lorton]

Jim Kalafus says Mike Poirier and him will be using said photo which is Mike's and not Jim's. Sorry Mike, I should of asked you. But since Jim and Mike will be using the picture in their article, anybody who wants to see a photo of Dowie or the cat who might be Dowie will have to wait and read the said article. I gotten a bit of the article from Jim and it's fascinating. The pic of might be Dowie is fascinating so wait for the article. It'll be worth it.

 

[Mike Poirier]

Oh no problem George. It would have been splitting hairs to mention it was mine as it is a joint project of mine and I gave Jim full permission to do with it what he wished.

 

[George L. Lorton]

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Oh no problem George.

I didn't think so just wanted to give credit where credit was do. Sometimes it's hard work finding those old photographs as you are probably aware. It's a lovely photo and you should be proud of having it.​

 

[Jim Kalafus]

Splitting hairs...yakking up hairballs.... same thing.

 

[George L. Lorton]

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Splitting hairs...yakking up hairballs.... same thing.

Give the Cat some grass to eat. It'll help them digest the fur balls. So they don't get sick.​

 

[Laura Jay]

Haha-my brother's cat Meepers thinks she's a dog and chases her own tail a lot. I prefer dogs.
Lights sounds like he's been with Americans before of course-I noticed he's picked up some American slang of ours.

 

[Stephen George]

I've been reading and reading and reading about all things Titanic and how to contribute meaningfully to this forum.

I am from Chorley, like Lightoller, and this is what a modern Chorley accent sounds like. Obviously, Lights had been around the world and his voice reflects that in his interview. I do think that there are some 'Chorley' sounds in his accent, which to me sounds like it leans towards American rather than any accents found in Britain.

Modern Chorley Accent