Iceberg Evasive Manoeuvre14 April 1912
Orders an emergency change of course and engine action when the iceberg is reported directly ahead.
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William McMaster Murdoch Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William McMaster Murdoch, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
8 records1912–19128 events1 places
Chronological biography
1912
Titanic Bridge Watch Begins14 April 1912
Takes charge of Titanic's bridge watch at 10 p.m. on the night of the collision.
Titanic Collision Manoeuvre14 April 1912
Directs emergency manoeuvring after the lookout reports the iceberg ahead.
Titanic Collision Watch14 April 1912
Has charge of Titanic's bridge watch when the iceberg is sighted.
Collapsible C Evacuation15 April 1912
Supervises work around collapsible C during the final stages of the starboard evacuation.
Emergency Lifeboat One Lowering15 April 1912
Helps supervise emergency lifeboat 1 as it is lowered from the starboard side.
Lifeboat Five Lowering15 April 1912
Helps supervise the loading and lowering of lifeboat 5 on Titanic's starboard side.
Lifeboat Seven Lowering15 April 1912
Supervises the starboard evacuation and helps send lifeboat 7 away, the first boat lowered from that side.
Titles and roles
First Officer
Record provenance
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