Interesting. Thanks. I never thought about it before, but I'll bet "I'm a Titanic survivor" was a common gimmick for a couple decades after the sinking. Like how George Washington apparently slept or dined in every long-lived Inn from Virginia to Massachussetts. I wouldn't be surprised if a gimmick like that is the origin of the myth that one of the musicians survived.

My favorite is the guy who was listed as a deserter. I guess it was unavoidable with the technology of the day, but I'm glad his name was finally cleared.

Did you see my other Titanic article?