This is one grave I really need to visit and pay my respects too. Fredrick was my cousins great great Grandfather and Fredrick really is a spitting image of my uncle Eric Fleet.
@NailHeavenAshford2 жыл бұрын
He was abandoned by his mum and put in a children’s home and later adopted. The only family he had was his wife who he was legally separated from for five years before her death, and his daughter. His daughter couldn’t afford to bury him so he was put in a paupers grave. When this stone was put in (with help from a U.K. titanic society but with no permissions) they tried to find living family but found none. After the event some supposed ‘family’ came out of the woodwork hoping to gain compensation but not one could prove that they were related to him. I have a large piece written about his life from his own words and separate sources including his daughter and brother in law if you are interested? He used to sell papers on the street as a pension mer and there are photos of him doing that. He was not homeless at the point of death. He was asked to look for a new home as was agreed when he moved in, but hadn’t moved out. He went to his daughter the day before he died crying and depressed and she let him leave. She said she had no idea he would hang himself despite him staying his intentions as a cry for help. She let him go. I’m assuming if you are related to him you are related to her, the woman who let him walk away in despair?
@vetworker2 жыл бұрын
@@NailHeavenAshford I know a very small amount about him other than what I have found out on the internet. He apparently was my cousins great, great grandfather. I would be interested to find out a bit more about him.
@philbeattie3978 Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather sailed with Fredrick when he went backto sea after the Titanic disaster. His name is next to my Grandfathers on a ships manifest. To see it go to the Ellis Island immigration centre.
@vetworker Жыл бұрын
@@philbeattie3978 wow that is really interesting. I’ll have to look into that. Thank you.
@philbeattie3978 Жыл бұрын
@@vetworker Hello Dan. As you know the Carpathia was sent to rescue survivors from the Titanic the Captains name was Rostrom. I have copies of my grandfathers sea papers with him serving with Rostrom on another ship. One of the engine room crew was a relation from Southhampton. My Grandfather was born in 1878 and after being wounded in the Boar war in 1902 spent the rest of his life at sea in the Merchant Navy. My dad told me his father was as hard as nails and walked around every where in barefeet. They were different times and the men were hard he is buried in Portsmouth.
@isabelledetaillefer27262 жыл бұрын
Besides being on Titanic and losing his beloved wife, Mr Fleet also served in both the World Wars. So he really did endure more than his share of death & tragedy. What an overwhelming life, who could blame him for ending it.
@CatherineLee30006 ай бұрын
I know Charles Lightoller (Second Officer on the Titanic) served in WWI and helped evacuate those on Dunkirk during WWII. Both survivors of the Titanic (Frederick Fleet and Charles Lightoller) did see a lot. I have a lot of respect for them both! They are some of my heroes!
@denisebyrne65712 жыл бұрын
That poor man must have nightmares for years, he had a very sad life. I pray he is now at peace.☘️🇮🇪
@justinesamanthakillilea19762 жыл бұрын
Brilliant love watching KZbin on your channel Paul I was wondering when you r going to do an live from the headstone
@angiemaj52052 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tribute to him, RIP Frederick
@barrywalker87902 жыл бұрын
How sad is that to be buried in a paupers grave and be forgotten, poor man to carry all that survivor's guilt, seeing people drowning and he would have probably known that there were not enough lifeboats and there was nothing he can do, no therapy then you just had to get on with it, once again thanks Paul.
@CatherineLee30006 ай бұрын
The Titanic is one of the first things that got me into history, many moons ago (when I was eight or nine years old). I am currently twenty-two years old (I turned 22 recently, on 21 January). I have a lot of respect for Frederick Fleet. Speaking of the Titanic, it was First Officer Murdoch's birthday yesterday (28 February). I also really respect First Officer Murdoch. They are both some of my heroes. I just discovered your channel. I am glad you do these types of videos. Greetings from the U.S. (Wisconsin, to be precise).
@nina-um4mm2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for paying your respects and sharing your day with us. When I first heard Fredrick’s life story I felt immensely sad. He was such a handsome man who went through so much pain.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nina 🙏
@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns Жыл бұрын
I also felt sad. Xx
@alishataylor60179 ай бұрын
Same here when I read his story
@Pellegrineanita Жыл бұрын
Awww bless him, i can't imagine how his head was after the trauma of the Titanic, he was worth much more than a Paupers grave. I've seen the documentaries on this ship and it makes me unbelievably sad so i empathise with him, it's one of those things for me where i wish i could wake up and find that it never happened. He's a hero but he won't have felt like he was. Rip lovely man, thank you for saving people, it's a shame you didn't have the support you so much needed with your mental health. Xx
@christopherdale7017 Жыл бұрын
I thought I'd seen nearly everyone you have done Paul,but Iam glad Fredrick fleet got a proper Tombstone marker in the end.
@lizbradford77062 жыл бұрын
What a sad story nice your telling his story no wonder he had depression after what this poor man has went through hope your at peace now god love you ❤️❤️
@loppsy38912 жыл бұрын
There were binoculars on the Titanic that night. They were in a locker actually in the crows nest with Fleet. But the key was missing. Fleet always said if he had binoculars he’d of seen the iceberg in time. Poor man. His grave is on my visit list. I shall look out for the trees.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Yes so sad, poor people
@petechambers5412 жыл бұрын
He wouldn't have done , the weather was bad that night which made binoculars next to useless and the speed of the ship caused the accident , the iceberg literally came out of nowhere ...
@NedKellyIreland Жыл бұрын
wow
@blackpanda76122 ай бұрын
I mean binoculars is not going to do anything if there's no moon and the ocean is a flat calm. Its pitch black man and the only way you're going to spot anything is if an object starts blocking the stars behind it which is what Frederick experienced that night when he first 'spotted' the ice berg. He didn't actually spot the berg, the saw an absence of stars.
@Ihfmpw82 жыл бұрын
I’m glad he has been remembered by USA, and you Paul…thankyou
@MavAuto-Pete Жыл бұрын
Im a member of the norfolk titanic society and weve had discussions about this and as ive said, I know he died by suicide but to give him a porpoise grave is disgusting. Such a shame he is remembered and famous because of this. As he said if he'd of had some binoculars he would have been able to have seen it sooner. Rip Frederick
@hazelsamuel4752 Жыл бұрын
Love him ❤ r.I.p Fred. He so deserves that headstone ❤
@incredingo2 жыл бұрын
i never knew what happened to him later in life. how sad. thank you for sharing this.
@Finglesham2 жыл бұрын
That is a really interesting and original story. Great to know those facts. How sad but what a wonderful headstone. Well done the US society.
@susanagreen17642 жыл бұрын
God bless you frederick fleet rest in peace 💞
@martinkirby31002 жыл бұрын
You could also visit the memorial of Wallace Hartley he was band leader on the titanic I believe it's also in Southampton too somewhere
@bargainplaceuk2 жыл бұрын
He is buried in Colne, Lancashire. The local Wetherspoons is named after him.
@vickyjames59742 жыл бұрын
Wow what a sad story and you have so much respect for these people, love your videos
@rpearce182 жыл бұрын
Thanks for featuring Frederick Fleet. I'm interested in the Titanic and you can often find me in cemeteries taking photos of Titanic graves and memorials. In West End Cemetry in Southampton, you'll find the grave of Capt Arthur Rostron. He was in charge of the ship that raced to help the Titanic
@judithbullimore64142 жыл бұрын
I went to Captain Rostrons grave and while I was there a large ginger cat walked over the grave. I have many many books about the titanic and Captain Rostron is said to have owned a cat
@KEITHKAHUNT2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, The grave of Theresa De Simone is just further down on the same side of the cemetery. She was murdered in Southampton in 1979, her murder led to the longest proven cases of a miscarriage of justice in English legal history.
@nikmason6873 Жыл бұрын
He might not be famous but he is iconic.
@oddsandwindsocks59052 жыл бұрын
The whole story is so captivating and I'm never tired of hearing about the facts and stories of the passengers and crew, and my late nan was born on the actual day.
@davidcoleman60322 жыл бұрын
Such a sad story. Bless him RIP.
@recurvearcher65422 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Thank you for your tour and excellent commentary, you get me in all the time. The Titanic still, stirs deep human emotions more than any ship that's sailed the ocean's. Literally millions of words written, engineer's , all manner of programs have dissected every inch of that liner. Yet after all these year's we still shed tears for those lost soul's. I guess because as humans we are all connected and feel each other's pain. Just a small but perhaps significant point, as a diver and having dived in cold water, Hypothermia is a danger without a wet suit or dry suit, my thoughts are those in the water that night with regular clothes, would have gone peacefully. As you pointed out not all died that night but were still victims RIP.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your comments 🙏
@brandonjarvis17752 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul thanks for your wonderful videos they are so interesting... I love the fact that you actually talk to your audience and include us in your journey makes you feel that we are with you.. When i was a small boy i went and stayed with my Aunt and Uncle for a holiday they lived in a small place on Hampshire called 'West Wellows' i used to walk around the little country lanes in the morning, where i found a tiny church and in the grounds of it was 'Florence Nightngale' grave... It would be great you could find it after all these years... Keep up what you do👍
@gaynor39762 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for the lovely headstone erected by the Americans. Sad story but beautifully told xx
@NedKellyIreland Жыл бұрын
Brilliant again paul a great history lesson what a miserable life that poor man had
@amandaprice24892 жыл бұрын
Very nice that you remembered him.
@bissonboy71302 жыл бұрын
Great video's, looking at the grave of Frederick Fleet reminds me of the story of Robert Jones who won a VC at Rorkes Drift, he also commited suicide and his gravestone is facing the wrong way round as at the time people who killed themselves could not be buried in concercrated grounds. Be a good one to visit Paul but is a long journey to Hereforshire.
@geoffpoole4832 жыл бұрын
Zulu may be a good film but there are inaccuracies. Private Hook who also won a VC is portrayed as a layabout whereas in real life he was a dedicated professional soldier. Fortunately we seem to be reaching a time when people realise that people who commit suicide are ill.
@33stevelinda Жыл бұрын
Great series paul thanks for sharing i love hearing stuff about titanic and who managed to survive that fatefull night they must have been terrified and yes the post traumatic stress disorder they had to go through must have been horendous for the poor people Rip to everyone on that ship
@sharoncarter40862 жыл бұрын
Another great video, glad to see you bring his story to us. Remember all thoes on the Titanic 💜
@1089maul Жыл бұрын
Paul, Thanks for a great presentation. I have always been interested in the Titanic and have visited Mr Fleet’s grave a couple of times. Always had problems finding it! You instructions will make it easier next time. As alway, a very respectful presentation! Bob
@TheSolar50 Жыл бұрын
Great vid as always Paul always so respectful of the person who you are covering RIP Fredrick 🙏
@margaretparker87812 жыл бұрын
Liked the vlog a sad story from Margaret P
@leehambleton99192 жыл бұрын
I watch Paul's videos when I've had a busy day and I'm a bit stressed the videos are so chilled and calm I think it's Paul's presenting style that makes the videos seem relaxed
@Leedsutd110002 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Paul. Your passion really comes across whilst you're telling these people's stories. Thanks!
@EVER4BEATLES2 жыл бұрын
Yes. So sad that he took his own life. I believe their was a second man in the crows nest as well. Reginald Lee I believe was his name.
@nupidoo3202 Жыл бұрын
I had the honour of seeing all the Titanic graves in 2007 when i was in Halifax Nova Scotia in Canada. The 1st cemetery had a few graves from Titanic, and the second cemetery i visited had a whole section dedicated to the rest of the graves. It was a surreal experience even down to seeing a grave for J Dawson. Apparently all the dead were taken to Halifax and buried there, and the survivors were taken to New York. There is a Maritime museum in Halifax which i visited where there were so many recovered items from Titanic on display. A female child's shoe was on display which stayed in my mind. A very moving experience. I was unaware of this grave until watching this....Apparently there are graves in the Uk too..
@lilianaston7064 Жыл бұрын
Just before I emigrated to New Zealand I went to say goodbye to my departed family. One was in the Old Church graveyard in West Bromwich in the west Midlands. Very close to the said grave there were a few oddly shaped graves shaped like bodies. One of them was someone who served with Horacio Nelson. These strange looking graves maybe of interest to both yourself and your viewers. I regularly watch your utube videos and find most of them very interesting. From Sylvia aston in auckland, New zealand
@grantfindlay25372 жыл бұрын
Good job matey lovely tribute to a hero of titanic
@jack491911 ай бұрын
Fleet served in both WW1 and WW2 according to the Wiki page, he must of seen so much in his life!
@mariemurphy54992 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul for a heart warming video Frederick died the year i was born 1965 but I love the history of the Titanic
@denislacombe4103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul ! Titanic is really a tragedy 1500 people dead in a sea as cold as ice.Nobody knows who's responsible at least not yet!!!May God keep the Mister Fleet's soul!!! Very touching video!!! God Bless!! Denis from France.
@cherylc2757 Жыл бұрын
That is such a sad story 😞 He really did go through a really hard time. RIP ❤
@adeporter6611 Жыл бұрын
Looked for this one today , no luck though . That cemetery is huge
@neilgrice88212 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul another great vidio thank you It is a shame that he wasnt honoured by us.Well done to the Histrical society.
@angiedovey41322 жыл бұрын
That's so tragic poor man must have suffered so much well done to America for his fitting stone
@nickedwards212 Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I would just like to say that your channel is brilliant. And you are a real gentleman and you have no end of respect for the living and the Dead. Thank you my good friend Thank you so very much and we look forward to watching many more of your programmes online. Once again thank you and God bless you my good friend.
@UnusualThings1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick that’s very kind of you I hope you continue to enjoy the channel. 🙏
@scousepie2 Жыл бұрын
So Sad.. Look for David Hunter from crossroads Buried Henley Rd Crem Reading, oh and Arthur Dailey/Gerry Anderson Cremated there too.. great uploads of the forgotten few. some little nuggets.
@anniemac46374 ай бұрын
What a sad story..i love every thing about the titanic..This man deserved a worthy head stone..❤
@hannahjenkins35892 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Had a strong connection with the titanic so was so pleased to see this video. I'm not far from you in chichester so was lovely to see a local one. Everyone on that ship deserves the upmost respect and you gave that. If possible, would love to see you do a video on my comedy hero rik mayall. The only celebrity I ever cried about. Stay safe on your adventures. Xx
@johnchipperfield33672 жыл бұрын
I went to a titanic exhibition in Orlando florida, and they had a big wall of ice, we was asked to put both hands on it, to see how long we could keep our hand on it, I think I lasted just over 35 seconds before I had to take my hands off, the guide said, you imagine being in that water, at that temperature, give or take, can't even begin to imagine.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Yes I can imagine that was freezing 🥶
@dianepitt53422 жыл бұрын
Yes I did that.
@sallykohorst88033 ай бұрын
Thanks for his story which was a tough one and it was so high in the crows next and alot colder up there and the water was 32 degrees or less. I hate the cold so he and everyone else were so scared. Yes very interested in Titantic so saw your video about the last known survivor was gone i had to watch.
@denemedeneme-zo4dk2 жыл бұрын
I feel you have a VERY strange feeling... GREETINGS FROM TURKEY
@normaninnes32962 жыл бұрын
There’s a gentleman called Robert Hitchens who was on the bridge at the times is buried in Aberdeen
@ianwalton11889 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Frederick, Poor man, suffered from survivors guilt today we call it "PTSD". Thanks Paul
@deborahcorey75622 жыл бұрын
You have a real talent for this Paul, thank you for doing this it is really illuminating and love the respectful way you go about the visits and narrative. Well done.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Deborah, that’s kind of you to say. 🙏
@danielleweissmann61494 ай бұрын
Hi Paul...love the videos ....point of order....they did have binoculars on the Titanic but I can't remember if Fredrick forgot to take the key that unlocked the door where they were kept in the crows nest or if they couldn't be found for some reason. Either way they couldn't access the unit where the binoculars were kept. Another controversial point that's been brought up more than once. Maybe if they'd spotted the iceberg earlier MAYBE the ship would have missed it. Keep up the good work ....
@mojojojojuniper61222 жыл бұрын
Nice video . Pompey girl xx I love everything Titanic awesome xx RIP.Mr Fleet
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Cheers for watching Jo it’s such a sad story the way his life ended
@liamphillips37532 жыл бұрын
Such a sad ending for such a wonderful man glad he has an head stone that commemorates him hope he's resting in peace and they did have bencoulars that were inside a locked cabinet that a officer who wasent needed and was sent off the ship when she was docked in sherborge France and he axodently took the key with him in his case
@MickNolan-ms5rw Жыл бұрын
Paul another great find ...
@Johnbboy5952 жыл бұрын
If you go to colne cemetery in Lancashire you will see the grave of Wallace Hartley who was one of the band members on titanic
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up 🙌
@ellesee70792 жыл бұрын
Band leader and violinist. They brought the violin back as he strapped it to himself in the case when the ship went down and they were both recovered.
@MrHoss-dq9zh2 жыл бұрын
Love this mate, really interesting video, keep it going, from ireland 🇮🇪
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I shall do…. 🙏
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
I just need to keep growing the subscribers and likes
@hughphillips1427 Жыл бұрын
Great video Paul, thank you.
@elaine.crissy.t21122 жыл бұрын
Poor poor man ...I hope he's at at peace now....am sure he heard the screams to his dying day ..😢😢😢😢
@Purwanto-ht7iu4 ай бұрын
Halo Paul. Sudah 2 thn usia videomu. Aku baru lihat videomu dan kau tunjukkan makam Frederick steel. Terimakasih kasih Paul
@KiryuGal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this 🙏 loving your channel, and think you're doing a great job. Keep up the great work.
@fucktheworld12072 жыл бұрын
My fellow scouser 👌🏻 and what a disgrace him being given an unmarked grave 🤬 that should have been put right by the powers that be here in Blighty.
@UnusualThings12 жыл бұрын
I agree I felt so sorry for him after reading his story. Thanks for watching🙏
@andrea0504052 жыл бұрын
I agree shame on the uk for this one he should have had a hero’s grave!!
You are absolutely right, total disgrace, he was in a unmarked grave,
@Massev68712 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Very interesting. Have you been to Violet Jessop's grave in Suffolk? You may know she worked on the Titanic, Olympic and Britannic. Greetings from Ireland.
@christelbraune4530 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul.
@grahamkitchen665010 ай бұрын
Poor ,Frederick Fleet . Yes.. A humble guy made famous by the sinking of the Rms Titanic . In 1965 after losing his loving wife & the thought of losing his home...why ?? Because his brother in-law wanted him out due to not being able to pay his rent. This poor old guy, goes out into the garden and hangs himself from a washing line. Words cannot express sadness /sorrow of this poor soul. Q...Did you know ?,after the Rms Titanic slipped beneath the waves The White star line ..Stopped all the crew's pay from that moment. Rip,Fred .
@traceycrome98012 жыл бұрын
not far from benny hills grave on the left going towards fredrick fleets grave is i think is a couple of engineers graves as well from titanic
@leeredman89802 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff, never knew benny hill was there, just down the road lol
@mikeyboi9939 Жыл бұрын
Been looking for this grave for a long time, thank you for pointing it out
@UnusualThings1 Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@karenboyce15032 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul all I can say is thankyou .🌞🐨🇭🇲
@lindaball67142 жыл бұрын
Very sad story. Thank u for sharing !
@GhostBoxmedium2 жыл бұрын
I sat in a physical seance some years back when a crew member of the Titanic came through. A watchman Archie Jewel. He survived the Titanic but lost his life aged 28 in another shipwreck
@petechambers5412 жыл бұрын
They did have binoculars then , sadly it was the speed mixed with the poor weather conditions that led to titanic hitting the iceberg
@scratchy17042 жыл бұрын
Am enjoying your videos.Your doing what I cannot do myself but would like to.Great work into all of them 👍🕊.What a sad ending for him 🌹
@gerrypowell27482 жыл бұрын
The way that the crew were treated after the sinking was atrocious😢😢
@Brian-om2hh2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. The White Star Line actually struck people in the crew off their payroll at the exact time the ship sank....
@ginagina97202 жыл бұрын
So upsetting hearing about this man R.I.P. Frederic
@margaretbuckley93092 жыл бұрын
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PAUL I NEVER HEARD THIS STORY BEFORE NOW BECAUSE OF YOUR STORY ABOUT FREDRICK FLEET HE WONT BE FORGOTTEN SO WELL DONE R I P FREDRICK 🥀
@paulguise6982 жыл бұрын
Hiya Paul, my three times great uncle (don't know his name) worked on the Titanic, Uncle X worked for a contractor company based in Carlisle called Cowan and Sheldon, and they got the contract to build the Titanic, Uncle X worked on the Titanic in Glasgow shipyard rather than the Belfast (Harland and Wolff)shipyard, Uncle X (and his contractors) also went to Argentina to build there Railway lines in the late 19th century, just a short story for you Paul, I hope you find interesting, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
@NailHeavenAshford2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think titanic was ever built in Glasgow. Can you post a link to an article that says it was built in Scotland. As far as I am aware it was made in Ireland.
@nicolahenry5612 жыл бұрын
Found it. Very interesting I had no idea of his story.
@paulhobday92722 жыл бұрын
Another great video Paul, I’m playing catch-up with all your old ones! Top Guy!
@sallykohorst88033 ай бұрын
I never heard of him so thanks alot.
@joyleenpoortier74962 жыл бұрын
Could you find Officer Lightower grave. They did have binoculars but that had been locked in a cupboard and the other officer went off shift with the keys.
@2ndmusicplayer Жыл бұрын
I wish you would show Jack Phillip‘s grave from Titanic as well. Not the memorial park but the family grave please.
@lindamadigan Жыл бұрын
What a sad story bless him.
@doreenlockey6673 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for paying respect to titanic survivor very interesting
@grahamrandell71942 жыл бұрын
Great viewing
@mattlkc2 жыл бұрын
i need to visit here
@ira1ish Жыл бұрын
It is very sad that we as a society did not have the knowledge about depression then that we do today. We will never know what medication might have helped Fleet. We will never know if part of his end-of-life issues were due to a medical condition where thw medication or the condition's effects contributed to his depression.
@blitztherescuepup4110 Жыл бұрын
Rip old friend gone to soon you were a great man and a wonderful friend
@alishataylor60179 ай бұрын
You knew Frederick Fleet personally?
@mattthompson6070Ай бұрын
He is buried in section B13 , Grave 188, There is a map of the sections at the entrance and on the Hollybrook website.
@davidharrison74632 жыл бұрын
Thanks, another interesting video. I think the word your looking for is someone of 'Note', that's what I use anyway. He must have known the person burried near me as he worked on the Titanic as well as being in WW1 & the Boer war & survived all of that.
@jimmymcjimmyvich90522 жыл бұрын
My Great Uncle Andy Keane was lost that night. RIP. Body lost but remembered on our family grave in Galway. Poor souls all.
@colinberry16282 жыл бұрын
To all those people who sadly perished on the TITANIC, Never to be forgotten! , in my humble opinion, everyone is a hero after what they witnessed,