Titanic's sole black passenger identified
Joseph Laroche, a 25-year-old Frenchman, was the only black passenger aboard the Titanic. He perished in the 1912 disaster.
Why it matters
The case highlights historical racial representation in maritime travel.
Sources
- Who was the Titanic's only black passenger? BBC England · bbc.co.uk
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