Mr Svend Lauritz Jensen

Who was Svend Lauritz Jensen?

Svend Lauritz Jensen was a 16 (sixteen) year-old Danish farmer who tragically lost his life in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Born on December 22, 1895, in Denmark, Jensen was a third-class passenger embarking on a journey to Portland, Oregon, with his family members when disaster struck.

Early Life and Background

Danish Roots

Svend Lauritz Jensen was born into a Danish family, with his parents being:

Hans Christian Jensen (born March 30, 1870) - a butcher by profession
Karen Sofie Andersen (born June 30, 1870)

Siblings and Family Life

Jensen grew up in a large family, with several siblings:

Carla Christine Nielsine (born February 13, 1893)
Anna Marie (born January 11, 1899)
Astri Mary (born July 17, 1901)
Åge Karle Kristian (born June 27, 1905)
Ada Lykke Sofie (born November 20, 1910)

The Jensen family resided in Söllinge, Vindinge, Svendborg, Denmark, and were members of the Church of Denmark. Svend himself lived in Eskildstrup, Pederstrup, Odense County.

The Titanic Journey

Why was Svend Lauritz Jensen on the Titanic?

Svend was embarking on a life-changing journey to Portland, Oregon, accompanied by:

His sister, Carla Christine Nielsine Andersen (Jensen)
Carla’s fiancé, Hans Peder Jensen
His uncle, Niels Rasmus Jensen

Titanic Boarding Details

Detail	Information
Class	3rd Class
Ticket Number	350047
Fare	£7 17s
Embarkation Port	Southampton

Fate During the Disaster

What happened to Svend Lauritz Jensen?

Tragically, Svend Lauritz Jensen did not survive the sinking of the Titanic. At just 16 (sixteen) years old, he became one of the many victims of the Titanic disaster. His body was never recovered from the icy Atlantic waters.

The loss of young Svend Lauritz Jensen underscores the tragedy that befell many third-class passengers during the Titanic’s sinking.

Family Survival

In a twist of fate, Svend’s sister Carla Jensen was the only survivor among their traveling group. The loss of Svend, along with his uncle and future brother-in-law, must have been devastating for the surviving family members.

Legacy and Remembrance

How did the Jensen family honor Svend’s memory?

In a poignant tribute to their lost son, Hans Christian Jensen and Karen Sofie Andersen named another child after him. A year after the Titanic disaster, in 1913, they welcomed another son whom they also named Svend Lauritz.

This act of naming their newborn after their lost son speaks volumes about the impact of Svend’s death on the family and their desire to keep his memory alive.

Svend’s Place in Titanic History

Svend Lauritz Jensen’s story, while tragically short, forms an integral part of the Titanic’s history. His youth, his aspirations of a new life in America, and the family connections that were severed that fateful night of April 15, 1912, all contribute to the larger narrative of the disaster.

As we remember Svend, we are reminded of the many young lives cut short by the Titanic’s sinking, and the ripple effects felt by families and communities in its aftermath.