After 93 years, are there actually human remains of the crew left? Ballard noted that his survey of Titanic showed no remains, and that ship went down only a scant 6 years before this one - in deeper, colder water suspected to harbor less marine life than 27m would. It may be a moot point; even if there are remains of those poor souls left, I wonder if they've be capable of making the transition to a land-side burial.
I'm glad the boat's been found, don't get me wrong. As long as there are folks like us, with kids to teach, people will not forget. That is our solemn responsibility to all veterans.
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At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true
When here they’ve done their duty
The bowl of grog shall still renew
And pledge to love and beauty.
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