Faces of the Titanic: Delia McDermott from Addergoole was one of 14 from her town on board - she survived

The Mayo woman insisted on recovering a prized possession and almost missed her spot on the life boat

Delia died in Jersey City, N.J., on 3 November 1959. She was believed to have been aged 75 – a figure supported by the 1901 census which put her age at 17. However, if an age of 32 from the 1911 census is correct, she would have been 33 when the Titanic sailed, and 80 when she died.

1911 census – McDermott, Knockfarnaught.
Parents: Michael (77), farmer, Bridget (73). Married 40 years, seven children, four living. Children in house: Thomas (35), Bridget (Delia, 32).

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