Appointed Titanic Wreck Commissioner23 April 1912
Is appointed Wreck Commissioner to conduct the British formal investigation into Titanic's loss.
Historical person
John Charles Bigham Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Charles Bigham, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
8 records1912–19128 events1 places
Chronological biography
1912
Titanic Lifeboat InquiryMay 1912
Examines lifeboat provision, launching and evacuation procedures during the British investigation.
Titanic Navigation InquiryMay 1912
Examines evidence concerning Titanic's navigation, speed, ice warnings and collision.
Titanic Wireless InquiryMay 1912
Reviews wireless messages, distress calls and communications evidence during the inquiry.
British Inquiry Chairmanship2 May 1912
Chairs hearings examining navigation, construction and emergency procedures.
British Titanic Inquiry Opens2 May 1912
Opens the formal British inquiry into Titanic's loss.
Titanic Construction InquiryJune 1912
Hears technical evidence about Titanic's structure, watertight subdivision and damage.
Titanic British Inquiry Findings30 July 1912
Concludes the British formal investigation and delivers the Wreck Commissioner's report on Titanic's loss.
Titles and roles
Lord · Wreck Commissioner
Record provenance
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