Mrs Peter Joseph (Catherin Rizk), left Cherbourg on 10 April 1012 aboard HMS Titanic. She was 24 years old and from Detroit, Michigan.
Traveling with her were her children Michael (6 years old) and Anna (2 years old). She was in 3rd Class and were traveling home to Detroit, Michigan.
"In early 1912, Catherine's husband Peter sent her and their children back to Lebanon in order to save money. By April, however, Peter sent for them to return."
Passenger fact: Catherine suffered from tuberculosis; she may have also traveled to Lebanon to be in a healthier climate.
Mrs Peter Joseph (Catherine Rizk) survived the sinking of HMS Titanic. She was one of just 151 3rd class passengers to survive. He children survived with her.
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