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Titanic History

Friday, May 2, 2025
1958 - 1st class survivor Mrs Alice Silvey died of septicaemia in Duluth, Minnesota, USA at the age of 85.

1867 - 1st class survivor Mrs Annie May Stengel was born to Charles Morris and Amanda Ripley Morris in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

1918 - 1st class survivor Mrs Mary Aline Holverson died of kidney disease in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA at the age of 41.

1885 - 3rd class survivor Miss May Elizabeth Howard was born to William Howard (farm labourer) and Martha Whall Howard in North Walsham, Norfolk, England, UK.

1912 - After being detained for the American inquiry into the disaster, J. Bruce Ismay and Titanic crew members left the U.S. for England aboard the Adriatic.

1912 - Day 12 of the American inquiry into the Titanic disaster in Washington, D. C., USA. Witnesses called that day: First Class Passenger Mrs. J. Stuart White and Vice President of the Marconi Company of America John Bottomley.

1912 - The British inquiry into the Titanic disaster opened in the Wreck Commissioner's Court, Royal Scottish Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London, England, UK.

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People: Crew: Murdoch, William McMaster


Born
February 28, 1873
Dumfries, Scotland

Parents
Samual Murdoch
Jane 'Jeannie' Muirhead
(fourth son)

Died
April 15, 1912

Position on Titanic
First Officer

Murdoch joined White Star after serving on sailin vessels. He served aboard Medic, Runic, Arabic, Adriatric, Oceanic, Olympic, and finally the Titanic.

Murdoch was on the bridge at the time of the collision and worked hard to free the lifeboats. He died in the sinking and his body was never found.






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