Hello to all, especially Archlightzero, Glenburn, Davecigar, and Vansager.
I am new to this site. I found it after I became interested in Capt. Harry Evans,(1864-1938). I'm excited to say, I may possess the "Smoking Gun" as to whether Capt. Evans actually took a ride on Titanic.
My mother and W.W.(Bill) Evans, Harry Evans' son, were friends. They got to know one another when they lived in the Santa Cruz, Ca. area and stayed in touch after both moved away. They corresponded via U.S. Mail between 1990 and 1992 when he was living in Salt Lake. He spoke of his father being a Commodore Pilot and doing work for White Star Line, but never actually said he was on Titanic. In two of Bills letters though, he apologetically explained that he ran out of typing paper, and wrote them on, GET THIS, Titanic letterhead!
She, of course, saved these letters, and now I want to verify that they are original letterhead from Titanic, so I am working with an auction house that has handled the authentic article. It has the red White Star banner and next to it, the words, "on board H.M.S. Titanic". If Capt. Evans had authentic letterhead in his possession, he probably got them on the ship. Another letter was sent on stationery that has a photo of two ships, #2"Liverpool Pilot", and "Hoperange".
If any of Mr. Evans' family would like to read these letters, I can scan and e-mail them. Just send me your e-mail address.
