Hands the evening bridge watch to First Officer Murdoch at 10 p.m. before retiring to his cabin.
Historical person
Charles Herbert Lightoller Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Herbert Lightoller, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
Chronological biography
1912
Survives on overturned collapsible lifeboat B after Titanic disappears beneath the water.
Supervises loading of collapsible D during the final minutes of Titanic's evacuation.
Oversees the port-side departure of lifeboat 8, one of the earlier boats lowered during the evacuation.
Supervises preparations for lifeboat 4 and directs women and children into the boat.
Directs women into lifeboat 6 and sends the under-manned boat away from Titanic's port side.
Helps supervise lifeboat 16 during the port-side evacuation.
Survives after reaching an overturned collapsible boat.
Supervises loading and lowering lifeboats on Titanic's port side.
Begins evidence to the British inquiry about navigation, ice warnings, the collision and lifeboat loading.
Titles and roles
Second Officer
Record provenance
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