Eva Hart

About

Titanic survivor who became one of the most outspoken critics of the vessel's lack of lifeboats after the ship's sinking in 1912.

Before Fame

She was seven years old when she boarded the Titanic as a second-class passenger with her parents in Southampton, England.

Trivia

She sang professionally in Australia, became a Conservative Party organizer, and worked as a magistrate.

Family Life

Her parents were Benjamin Hart and Esther Bloomfield.

Associated With

When Eva was placed in the lifeboat, her father told her to "hold mommy's hand and be a good little girl." This moment was recreated in director James Cameron's 1997 film Titanic.