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RMS Titanic, Samuel Alfred Smith Archive, leather tool bag
RMS TITANIC - THE SAMUEL ALFRED SMITH ARCHIVE: Early 20th century leather tool bag of joiner's woodworking tools owned and used by Samuel Smith. It is unknown if Mr Smith used these during the Minia's Titanic body recovery mission but is probable that he used some of them during his seventeen- year career on the CS. Minia. Date: early 20th century
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Archive Drill Hammer Handle Leather Samuel Titanic Tool Tools Workman Smith
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This evocative early 20th century photograph presents the leather tool bag of Samuel Alfred Smith, a joiner who worked on the prestigious ocean liner, RMS Titanic. The image is part of the Samuel Alfred Smith Archive, housed at Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. The bag, adorned with a sturdy handle, is filled with a variety of woodworking tools, including a hammer and a drill, which were essential for Smith's craft. The exact timeline of Smith's use of this tool bag during his seventeen-year tenure on the CS. Minia, the steamship that salvaged the RMS Titanic's wreckage in 1936, is uncertain. However, it is probable that he employed some of these tools during his career on the Minia, particularly during the body recovery mission. Transporting these tools from one location to another would have been an essential aspect of Smith's job, both on the Titanic and on the Minia. The tool bag, made of high-quality leather, would have protected his tools during the rigors of travel and transportation. The RMS Titanic, the epitome of luxury and engineering marvel, sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, leading to one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. Smith's involvement in the recovery mission underscores the human element of this historic event, as ordinary workers like him played a crucial role in the aftermath. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that intertwine with significant historical events. The tool bag, a seemingly mundane object, holds a wealth of history and personal connection to Samuel Alfred Smith and the RMS Titanic.
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