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RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs A L Slemen
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RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs A L Slemen
RMS Titanic - Relief fund cheque for one pound and two shillings dated 28 April 1917 to Mrs Augusta Louisa Slemen, mother of Second Class passenger and victim Richard James Slemen of Cornwall. Date: 1917
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Augusta Bank Capital Cheque Compensation Counties Exeter Financial Fund Louisa Money Pound Shillings Signature Signed Titanic Victim Liner
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This poignant photograph showcases a one-pound and two-shilling relief fund cheque issued by the RMS Titanic Relief Fund to Mrs. Augusta Louisa Slemen of Cornwall, England. Dated 28th April 1917, the cheque was a form of compensation for the loss of her son, Richard James Slemen, who perished in the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. The RMS Titanic, a symbol of luxury and opulence, was a White Star Line ocean liner that transported thousands of passengers across the Atlantic Ocean. However, its maiden voyage ended in disaster when it struck an iceberg and sank, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives. The relief fund was established to provide financial assistance to the families of the victims of the Titanic disaster. The cheque, signed by an authorized officer of the Exeter and District Bank, represents a small but significant gesture of support during a time of great grief and hardship. Mrs. Slemen's connection to the Titanic tragedy was through her son, a second-class passenger on the ill-fated ship. The cheque serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the disaster and the efforts made to provide some measure of financial relief to those affected. The star-studded night sky and the clean, white lines of the cheque contrast sharply with the tragic events it represents. This image is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both triumph and tragedy, and the enduring impact of the RMS Titanic disaster on the world.
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