The Aristocrat and the Able Seaman
The Countess of Rothes, Thomas Jones, and the Tragedy of Titanic
Format:Hardback
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Published:26th Mar '26
Should be back in stock very soon
When Able Seaman Thomas Jones put the Aristocrat, Noël Rothes, at the tiller of his lifeboat an unlikely working relationship began
‘An important and moving contribution to the study of the Titanic.' - Gareth Russell, author of The Ship of Dreams
As Titanic left Southampton in 1912, neither the aristocrat nor the able seaman could have imagined they would end up navigating a tiny lifeboat together at night among towering icebergs. But when Thomas Jones realised Noël Rothes’ calm capability, he put her at the tiller of his boat, and for seven long hours they did all they could to shepherd twenty-five other people to safety. Their ordeal forged an unlikely rapport that lasted until Noël died in 1956.
Drawing on contemporary sources, personal papers and letters, Angela Young, Noël’s great-granddaughter, brings their incredible story to light – a story of courage in the face of unthinkable tragedy.
‘Angela Young has done historians a great service by amassing so much fascinating information about her relative the Countess of Rothes’ Titanic experiences.’
-- George Behe, Titanic historian, author and past Vice President of the Titanic Historical Society‘An enthralling account of the sinking of the Titanic, told through the courage of Noël Leslie, Countess of Rothes, who helped guide Lifeboat Number 8 to safety and developed a lifelong friendship with Able Seaman Thomas Jones.’
-- Christopher Ward, author of And the Band Played On‘An important and moving contribution to the study of the Titanic.’
-- Gareth Russell, author of The Ship of DreamsISBN: 9781837051144
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