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Robert Hichens Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Hichens through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Robert Hichens, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1912–1912Years on this page

1912

14 April 1912

Collision Manoeuvre

Quartermaster · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Carries out the helm order during the attempted avoidance manoeuvre.

14 April 1912

Titanic Helm During Collision

Quartermaster · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Stands at Titanic's wheel while the bridge attempts to avoid the iceberg.

15 April 1912

Titanic Lifeboat Six

Quartermaster · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Survives Titanic's sinking aboard lifeboat number 6.

24 April 1912

Senate Quartermaster Testimony

Quartermaster · Washington · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Gives evidence about steering Titanic, lifeboat 6 and events before and after the collision.

7 May 1912

British Inquiry Quartermaster Evidence

Quartermaster · London · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Gives evidence about the helm orders at the collision and his command of lifeboat 6.

Records, sources and methodology

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