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People: Crew: Wilde, Henry Tingle

Born
September 21, 1872
Walton, Liverpool

Died
April 15, 1912

Position on Titanic
Chief Officer

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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