The Six

In "The Six," historian Steven Schwankert uncovers the remarkable yet overlooked stories of six Chinese men who survived the Titanic disaster in 1912. After facing suspicion and expulsion upon reaching New York, their lives and struggles reveal the harsh realities of inequality and racism experienced by immigrants of the era. Through meticulous research and family interviews, Schwankert paints a poignant portrait of these forgotten survivors, shedding light on the humanity and complexity surrounding one of history's most infamous maritime tragedies.