Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but did you know there was a cat on board? Meet Jenny, the Titanic Cat! She had a very special role aboard the ill-fated ship.
Jenny wasn’t just a pet—she was part of the crew! She helped keep the ship’s rat and mouse population under control, ensuring the food stores stayed safe.
Jenny wasn’t originally on the Titanic. She came from the ship’s sister, the Olympic, bringing her kittens along for the ride on Titanic’s maiden voyage.
Jenny had a special bond with Jim, the scullion in the galley. Jim would always make sure Jenny and her kittens had plenty of scraps and lots of love.
On April 10, 1912, as passengers boarded Titanic, Jenny was seen carrying her kittens off the ship. Was this a premonition of disaster?
It’s rumored that Jenny’s departure was an omen—Jim, seeing her leave, also packed his bags and left the ship. Could Jenny have saved herself and her kittens?
While we’ll never know for sure, the story of Jenny the Titanic Cat is a reminder of the animals that sailed on the Titanic. Who knew a cat could be part of such a historic tale?