Alexander Carlisle Biography

Directs naval architecture work that shapes Titanic and her sister Olympic.

Supervises major design work for the Olympic-class liners at Harland and Wolff.

Works on watertight subdivision, lifeboat arrangements and other safety features incorporated into the Olympic-class design.

Oversees design principles used while Titanic's steel hull takes shape in Belfast.

Retires from Harland and Wolff after contributing to the design of Olympic and Titanic.

Reviews Olympic-class general arrangements and safety features during Titanic's design development before retiring from Harland and Wolff.

Works on lifeboat and davit arrangements for the Olympic-class design while serving at Harland and Wolff.

Gives evidence to the British inquiry about Titanic's design, lifeboat arrangements and shipbuilding practice.