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Dorothy Caroline (Dolly) Brooks

Born in Toronto, Canada on April 6, 1906.

Died May 29, 1914.

The story

Dolly and her family boarded Empress of Ireland. Her father boarded 2nd class. Dolly and her mother were 3rd class. In the midst of thick fog at night the ship collided with another ship SS Storsad which caused a gash on its side. The ship sank in fourteen minutes. Frank (the father) and his wife managed to survive but sadly their daughter Dolly was lost.

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4 tributes have been left in memory of Dorothy Caroline (Dolly) Brooks.

  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Dorothy Caroline (Dolly) Brooks
  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Dorothy Caroline (Dolly) Brooks
  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Dorothy Caroline (Dolly) Brooks
  • applescotch1

    My heart aches for the terrible last moments you went through. Can't imagine your own parents having to go through your loss. RIP sweet angel :'(

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