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Herbert John Pitman Biography and Timeline

Follow Herbert John Pitman through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Herbert John Pitman, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records

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1912–1912Years on this page

1912

27 March 1912

Titanic Junior Officer Arrival

Third Officer · Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Joins Titanic at Belfast with the junior deck officers before the ship's trials and delivery voyage.

2 April 1912

Titanic Lifeboat Inspection

Third Officer · Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Inspects port-side lifeboats and their equipment before Titanic enters passenger service.

2 April 1912

Titanic Sea Trials Officer

Third Officer · Belfast Lough · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Joins Titanic's officers for sea trials before the ship leaves Belfast for Southampton.

15 April 1912

Lifeboat Five Command

Third Officer · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Takes command of lifeboat 5 after First Officer Murdoch orders him to leave Titanic with the boat.

15 April 1912

Titanic Lifeboat Five

Third Officer · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Leaves Titanic in lifeboat number 5 while assisting the evacuation.

20 April 1912

Senate Lifeboat Testimony

Third Officer · New York · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Gives Senate evidence about Titanic's lifeboats, evacuation procedures and his experience after leaving the ship.

23 April 1912

Senate Officer Recalled

Third Officer · Washington · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Returns to the witness stand and provides additional evidence during the fourth day of the investigation.

22 May 1912

British Inquiry Evidence

Third Officer · London · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Describes his officer duties, command of lifeboat 5 and the debate over returning toward people in the water.

Records, sources and methodology

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