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Today in 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: Wilde, Henry Tingle
Born
September 21, 1872
Walton, Liverpool
Died
April 15, 1912
Position on Titanic
Chief Officer
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Wilde went to sea as a young man and served his apprenticeship on the
sailing vessels of Messers. James Chambers and Co., Liverpool. He joined White
Star as a junior officer and served on the Arabic, Celtic, Medic, and Cymric.
He held the extra masters certificate and was a Lietenant in the Royal Naval
Reserve. In 1911, he became Chief Officer of the Olympic.
Wilde's wife died December 24, 1910, his twin sons did as well. He was
survived by 4 children; Jane, Harry, Arnold, and Nancy and a sister.
Wilde signed onto the the Titanic on April 9, 1912. On the day of the
sinking little is known until the collision where he joined the Captain
and Thomas Andrews on an inspection of the ship. He then took care of the even
numbered boats, on the port side of the ship. He was last seen trying to
free the collapsibles A and B from the roof of the officers quarters. His
body was never found.
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