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Titanic History Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| 1840 - 1st class passenger Mr George B. Goldschmidt was born in New York, USA.
1975 - 1st class survivor Mrs Mary Graham Carmichael Marvin died at the age of 81. 1891 - 3rd class passenger Miss Elin Ester Maria Braf was born to Johan Braf and Lovisa Braf in Medeltorp, Ramkvilla, Småland, Sweden. 1902 - 3rd class survivor Master William Loch "Willie" Coutts was born to William Coutts (engraver) and Winnie "Minnie" Trainer Coutts in London, England, UK. 1902 - 3rd class survivor Miss Maria Youssef ("Mary Thomas") Touma was born to Darwis Touma and Hanna Youssef Razi Touma. 1979 - 3rd class survivor Mrs Luise Kink-Heilmann died at the age of 93. 1891 - Assistant Fish Cook Mr Louis Auguste Dornier was born in France. 1998 - The engagement of actress Kate Winslet ("Rose DeWitt Bukater" in James Cameron's movie "Titanic") and Jim Threapleton was announced. |
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People: Crew: Pitman, Herbert John
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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