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Frank Prentice, a survivor of the Titanic, declared that the smell of the iceberg was perceptible prior to the crash taking place.

Jan 15, 2023•1 min read

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Frank Prentice, a survivor of the Titanic, declared that the smell of the iceberg was perceptible prior to the crash taking place.

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