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The Six

The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors

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The Six

By: Steven Schwankert
Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
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A moving exploration of the origins and fate of the little-known Chinese passengers aboard the Titanic—and how they survived against all odds.

When the Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, barely 700 people escaped with their lives. Among them were six Chinese men. Arriving in New York, these six were met with suspicion and slander. Less than 24 hours later, they were expelled from the country and vanished.

When historian Steven Schwankert first stumbled across the fact that eight Chinese nationals were on-board, of whom all but two survived, he couldn’t believe that there could still be untold personal histories from the Titanic.

Now, at last, their story can be told. The result of meticulous research, dogged investigation, and interviews with family members, The Six is an epic journey that crosses continents to reveal the full story of these six forgotten survivors. Who were Ah Lam, Chang Chip, Cheong Foo, Fang Lang (or Fong Wing Sun), Lee Bing, and Ling Hee?

Professional seafarers, their incredible journeys reveal an overlooked but all-too-common experience of inequality and racism. The Titanic continues to reveal a multitude of stories, and the lives of these six men add an additional layer of humanity and nuance to one of the most storied shipwrecks in human history.

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©2025 Steven Schwankert (P)2025 Dreamscape Media
20th Century Cultural & Regional Maritime History & Piracy Modern World
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Like many, I know the pop culture facts. I really enjoyed the deep dive into 6 people lost and maligned to history.

Part II of the book dove into the genuine struggle of researching the truth, which was as intriguing as the story of The Six.

Great New Titanic Story

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