CRAWFORD HOWARD - 'THE DIAGONAL STEAM TRAP' POEM
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Introduction
This interview was carried out as part of the Topography of Titanic exhibition. Ruth Graham talked to 11 people in early 2003 who worked in the shipyards or who have a great interest in the Titanic, 9 of these are available here. Ruth Graham kindly supplied interview summaries.
Crawford Howard
'The Diagonal Steam Trap' Poem
Listen to Crawford Howard (00:05:57) | Read Transcript
"Now they built a big ship down in Harland's..."
Crawford Howard was never employed by Harland & Wolff... officially... but in his student days he used to go down to the yard with his friends, put on a pair of overalls and... work. He enjoyed the craic and wanted to see how long it was before anyone noticed him. I don't think anyone did. Mr Howard is known for his epic poem 'The Diagonal Steam Trap' which was inspired by his days in Harland & Wolff. This recording was made by Mr Howard in the Harland & Wolff Welders Club in front of a very appreciative audience.