Coal keepers

Crew members who had been laid up in Southampton during a recent coal strike hope to find relief today as hiring begins for RMS Titanic on April 6th, 1912. The harbor is full of ships whose voyages were cancelled due to the lack of coal. In fact, several ships had their coal commandeered by White Star to ensure Titanic has enough for her first trip. Passengers on these vessels find themselves being transferred to the new White Star liner for their voyage to America.