Among the mementos inside was a faded photograph, thought to be Marian's mother. There was also paperwork she would need for her new life in America, and her medical inspection card, as all third-class passengers needed to prove they weren't bringing disease into the US. But this water-stained document reveals a tragic twist of fate. Marian Meanwell was originally booked on another White Star Line ship called the Majestic. But it didn't sail, so on the card, Majestic is crossed out and her passage shows that she was transferred to the Titanic, where she would become one of 1,500 people to lose their lives. "Being able to tell her story and have these objects is really important," says Tomasina. "Otherwise she's just another name on the list."
