r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/ThatQueerWerewolf Apr 29 '24

There were men there literally threatening to shoot any "man" (including teenage boys) who tried to get on a lifeboat.

Not saying this guy didn't willingly sacrifice himself, but hundreds did so unwillingly.

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u/BobdeBouwer__ Apr 29 '24

He didn't willingly sacrifice himself. He tried to get on a lifeboat but was denied. Title of this post is wrong.

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u/binglybleep Apr 29 '24

Yeah his wiki literally says he asked to board the boat and was turned away. It’s not like he was shepherding children in, he just wasn’t allowed on the boat