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Thomas Andrews Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Follow Thomas Andrews through 53 dated historical records for Ireland.

Thomas Andrews, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

53Distinct records
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1912–1912Years on this page

1912

Passenger Lifebelt Warning

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Urges stewardess Annie Robinson to wear her lifebelt visibly so passengers understand the seriousness of the emergency.

Steerage Passengers Directed Upward

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Is observed giving instructions intended to help steerage passengers move upward during the emergency.

Stewardess Emergency Warning

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Warns stewardesses to hurry on deck and take precautions after the extent of Titanic's flooding becomes clear.

Titanic Damage Inspection

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Titanic Foundering Assessment

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Advises Captain Smith that the damaged ship cannot remain afloat.

Guarantee Group Leadership

Guarantee Group Leader · Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Guarantee Group Technical Monitoring

Guarantee Group Leader · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Directs Harland and Wolff specialists who test equipment, monitor systems and address defects during Titanic's first voyages.

Cabin A36 Occupancy

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Occupies first-class cabin A36 while travelling aboard Titanic as the shipbuilder responsible for monitoring the new liner.

Titanic Final Inspection

Shipbuilder · Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Andrews Participates in Titanic Sea Trials

Shipbuilder · Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Thomas Andrews assisted technical oversight while Titanic completed trials before being handed over for her first voyage.

Andrews Inspects Titanic During Atlantic Voyage

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Thomas Andrews travelled aboard Titanic to observe accommodation and machinery and note matters requiring further adjustment.

Titanic Loss Highlights Andrews Structural Design

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Thomas Andrews died in Titanic's sinking, and investigations examined the ship's subdivision and damage limits.

Andrews Assesses Titanic Flooding Damage

Shipbuilder · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Thomas Andrews evaluated the extent of water entering the ship and warned that its watertight divisions could not save it.

Records, sources and methodology

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