My great uncle,” said Paul. “In my family he is known as Titanic McGann. But uncle Jimmy was already an experienced sailor when he signed up for the new ship’s maiden voyage. “Born in the ...

Stephen McGann spoke about his family's surprise link to the Titanic during an interview on BBC's The One Show.

As the Titanic sank ever deeper into the Atlantic, Jimmy climbed towards the captain’s cabin— one of the highest points on ...