Richard and Sallie Beckwith

[Michael Cundiff]

My two sense worth, as I too am one of the few
who own "Return to the Titanic" live from Paris France, 1987.

The aforementioned satchel were the entrusted responsibility of the 2nd class purser...Reginald L. Barker (RLB) who BTW, in the frantic moment may have slipped his monogramed fountain pen amongst the satchels contents for safe keeping.

I feel that the sentimental jewels previously entrusted to Mr. Barker alone...attest to the satchels orgin...2nd class!

( An aside..."Return to the Titanic" was the one and only time that, we, and myself particularly overwhelmed... were treated to the *unveiling* of the portside bow 18" letters...
T I T A N I C

Michael Cundiff
U.S.A.

USA

 

[Pat Cook]

Tickled, as always, to hear from you, Randy! You're right, it IS a good story!

I agree, Kritina, there DOES seem to be emphasis to attributing items to the passengers instead of the crew.

Michael, I wonder if Barker may have had a check list with all the valuables? That might explain his pen in the satchel.

Not surprised, Bill, that you were faster than the computers!

Just for the tally books, where IS the satchel now? R M S Titanic, Inc has it, I suppose, in a touring exhibit? Or do I have the wrong name?

Best regards,
Cook

ps. And thanks, Charles!

 

[Dave Hudson]

Hello!
I am new to the board and would like to express my appriciation for such a quality webite. I have some information, however, that may be helpful in this debate. I read in a book that it was not a fountain pen, but a gold telescopic pencil (mechanical)that was inscribed "RLB XMAS 1908". Is this the pen you guys are talking about? Or is it a completely different iten belonging to this mystery person? Also, I'm leaning toward the 2nd Class Purser idea. It is much more likely to be him, and I agree that the contents of the satchel are more mundane than the pickings of a 1st Class stateroom. If this thief was looting Lady Duff Gordon's room, I'm guessing that the contents of that satchel would be somewhat more glitery. Also, after browsing through the passenger list, I found a certain Amy F. Jacobsohn travelling Second Class with her husband Sydney. Perhaps she was the wearer of the mysterious "Amy" bracelet. I just thought that this might be helpful in the search for the satchel owner, or lack thereof.

 

[Marshall Garvey]

Hey everyone,

I'm certain most of you have the excellent "Titanic: An Illustrated History" book. On page 106 there is a terrific photo of Richard and Sallie Beckwith, apparently on deck. Would anyone care to upload this, hopefully to be included on both of their bios on this site?

Thanks,
Marshall

 

[Michael H. Standart]

>>Would anyone care to upload this, hopefully to be included on both of their bios on this site?<<

Unless they own the copyright to the photo, it would be best if they didn't.

 

[Marshall Garvey]

True, hadn't considered that.

 

[Mikmouse104]

I was hoping to find some information about Richard and Sallie Beckwith. I am a descendant and I would love to find out as much as I can. Kim Beckwith

 

[Mark Baber]

Richard Leonard Beckwith : Titanic Survivor

Biography of Richard Leonard Beckwith : Titanic Survivor

www.encyclopedia-titanica.org

Sallie Beckwith : Titanic Survivor

Biography of Sallie Beckwith : Titanic Survivor

www.encyclopedia-titanica.org

 

[Mikmouse104]

Thank you so much.

 

[Mark Baber]

Quite welcome!