Shyaka Steven

The Most Depressing Titanic Tale No One Discusses

The emotional farewell of Jack and Rose in Titanic left many of us in tears, but the real-life narratives from the tragic sinking of the renowned ship were equally poignant. Born in 1886 to a prosperous family in Haiti, Joseph L Ro faced the challenge of growing up without a father. His mother, a self-made and respected merchant, and his uncle, the country's leader, played influential roles in his life. Fluent in French, Creole, and English, Joseph aspired to become an engineer at the age of 15.