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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: Pitman, Herbert John


Died
December, 1961
Pitcombe, England
(after retirement)

Position on Titanic
Third Officer

At the time of his working on the Titanic, Herbert John Pitman, was a 17 year veteran to the sea. Prior to working on the Titanic he, like many of his fellow officers, served aboard the Oceanic. He reported for orders in Liverpool, and then went to meet her in Belfast. He was joined by Boxhall, Lowe, and Moody.

During the collision of the Titanic with the iceberg, Pitman was in his cabin. Upon arriving at the scene, he was given control of Lifeboat 5 by First Officer Murdock. Also in his boat was Bruce Isamy. After getting as many women as possible in the boat, he allowed a number of men to come as well. In the boat, there was about 40 people, and was one of the first boats lowered from the starboard side. The other boat lowered at around the same time was No. 7.

After the sinking, Pitman testified at both inquires, and remained at sea for 35 more years. Although, because of failing vision, he had to leave the bride crew and become a purser. He was a widower and retired to Pitcombe, England until his death.






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