Edward Smith
Titanic Collision Response
Returns to the bridge and takes charge after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Titanic quick answer
When did Titanic hit the iceberg?
Titanic struck the iceberg at about 11:40 p.m. on 14 April 1912 during her maiden voyage.
Answer in context
Collision time and the events immediately around the iceberg sighting. The supporting records below are selected directly from the current 617-record Titanic archive.
Archive records supporting this answer
14 matching archive records are rendered directly in this static page.
William McMaster Murdoch
Titanic Bridge Watch Begins
Takes charge of Titanic's bridge watch at 10 p.m. on the night of the collision.
William McMaster Murdoch
Titanic Collision Manoeuvre
Directs emergency manoeuvring after the lookout reports the iceberg ahead.
William McMaster Murdoch
Titanic Collision Watch
Has charge of Titanic's bridge watch when the iceberg is sighted.
Frederick William Barrett
Boiler Room Six Collision
Is on duty in boiler room 6 when seawater enters rapidly after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Frederick Fleet
Titanic Bridge Iceberg Warning
Telephones the bridge after sighting the iceberg ahead of Titanic.
Frederick Fleet
Titanic Iceberg Sighting
Sights the iceberg directly ahead of Titanic.
Frederick Fleet
Titanic Lookout Watch
Keeps lookout from Titanic's crow's nest with Reginald Lee on the night of the collision.
Reginald Lee
Titanic Crow's Nest Watch
Shares the crow's nest watch with Frederick Fleet shortly before Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Robert Hichens
Titanic Helm During Collision
Stands at Titanic's wheel while the bridge attempts to avoid the iceberg.
Thomas Andrews
Passenger Areas Inspection
Continues inspecting Titanic's passenger spaces and technical systems during the voyage before the collision.
Joseph Groves Boxhall
Bridge Watch Responsibilities
Performs fourth-officer duties aboard Titanic during the final day of the voyage.
Joseph Groves Boxhall
Collision Response
Reports to the bridge immediately after Titanic strikes the iceberg and assists the senior officers.
Joseph Groves Boxhall
Damage Assessment Assistance
Assists with the officers' efforts to determine Titanic's condition after the collision.
Sources and further reading
- Royal Museums Greenwich — RMS Titanic research guide
Chronology and ship particulars, including the collision and sinking. - The National Archives — The Sinking of the Titanic education pack
Contemporary evidence concerning the collision, lookout warning and inquiries.