Thomas Andrews Biography

Works on detailed design development for Titanic under Harland and Wolff management.

Inspects construction work as Titanic's hull rises on Slipway Number 3.

Supervises detailed drawing-office work as Titanic's design is translated into construction plans.

Helps oversee preparations for construction of Harland and Wolff Yard Number 401.

Titanic's keel is laid at Harland and Wolff, beginning construction of Yard Number 401.

Reviews internal arrangements and technical details during Titanic's construction.

Oversees fitting-out work after Titanic's launch, including machinery, interiors and shipboard systems.

Witnesses the completed hull enter the water before the fitting-out phase begins.

Leads Harland and Wolff's Guarantee Group aboard Titanic to monitor systems and correct defects.

Inspects Titanic during the final fitting-out period before sea trials and delivery.

Titanic is completed and handed over to White Star Line after her sea trials.

Joins Titanic during sea trials in Belfast Lough before the ship is handed over.

Remains aboard for the maiden voyage so the Guarantee Group can test systems and address problems.

Sails with Harland and Wolff's Guarantee Group to observe Titanic's performance and identify defects during the maiden voyage.

Continues inspecting Titanic's passenger spaces and technical systems during the voyage before the collision.

Reports to Captain Smith that the flooding is beyond Titanic's designed ability to remain afloat.

Inspects the ship after the collision and assesses flooding in the forward compartments.

Advises Captain Smith that the damaged ship cannot remain afloat.