Delia McDermott survived the Titanic despite climbing out of a lifeboat to retain a prized possession. She was one of 14 people from Addergoole in Co Mayo who boarded the liner, 11 of whom perished.
Being Chief Purser on the Titanic was a huge responsibility – and it was filled by an Irishman who was larger than life and the last word in gallantry.
Born of Irish parents in Missouri "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" survived the sinking of the Titanic, World War I and worked as an actress! What an amazing life she had.
