Bernt Johannes Johannessen (October 23rd, 1882 - December 1st, 1962) was a Third Class passenger of the Titanic. He survived the sinking. He was born on October 23rd, 1882 in Avaldsnes, Stavanger, Norway, the son of Johannes Sakariasen and Berta Johanna Andersdatter. He was the fourth of six children. In 1905 Bernt was in the military forces in Norway. There were fears that war would break out between Norway and Sweden (Norway gained independence from Sweden that year). Bernt was prepared to fight against the Swedes if necessary, but the conflict was resolved without bloodshed.