So much has been documented about the ill-fated ship, but it was only recently that I discovered the lesser-known tale—the story of the RMS Titanic’s cat.
As you may well know, cats were commonly kept on ships for companionship, good luck, and much needed controllers of the rodent population. According to various sources, this particular cat was a lovely little tabby named Jenny.
Legend has it that Jenny gave birth to a litter of kittens shortly before the Titanic set sail from Southampton on April 10th, 1912. As the ship prepared to depart, Jenny was reportedly seen relocating her newborns off the ship, to the safety of the dock.
Despite the Titanic being touted as “unsinkable,” it met that tragic end; striking an iceberg on the night of April 14th, 1912. As the ship sank, over 1,500 lives were tragically lost. But thanks to Jenny, her kittens survived! Some folk interpret this as some kind of eerie premonition, as though she sensed the impending disaster. Of course, it could just be coincidence, and excellent timing on Jenny’s part! Phew!
