Death in Titanic Disaster
Perishes with Titanic after the Belgian violinist remains with the musical ensemble during the emergency.
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Sinking of Titanic, 15 April 1912
Records covering Titanic's final hours, foundering, deaths and events directly associated with the sinking.
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These records are rendered directly from the current World History Database Titanic archive. The unrelated 2003 Edmund Hillary row remains excluded from the Titanic collection.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies in the sinking after performing with Titanic's musicians during the evacuation.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies in the sinking after leading the musicians during the evacuation.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies in the sinking after continuing his duties as a musician during the evacuation.
Death of Edward Smith
Dies during Titanic's sinking after directing the evacuation and distress response.
Sinking of RMS Titanic - Lifeboat Evacuation
After the iceberg collision, Smith ordered lifeboats uncovered and passengers mustered; Titanic sank at about 02:20 on 15 April 1912.
Sinking of RMS Titanic
Titanic founders at about 2:20 a.m. on 15 April after striking an iceberg; Smith dies with the ship.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies in the disaster after playing with Titanic's orchestra during the evacuation.
Titanic Final Plunge Survival
Survives after entering the freezing sea during Titanic's final sinking.
Death of Joseph Bell
Dies with the ship after remaining below with members of Titanic's engineering department.
Titanic Water Survivors
Recovers several people from the water during the post-sinking search.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies when Titanic founders after performing with the musicians during the emergency.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies when Titanic sinks after playing with the ship's musicians during the emergency.
Titanic Lifeboat Six
Survives Titanic's sinking aboard lifeboat number 6.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Perishes in the sinking after the young Scottish violinist continues performing during the ship's final evacuation.
Titanic Collapsible C
Survives the sinking after leaving Titanic in collapsible lifeboat C.
Titanic Wireless Operator Survival
Survives the sinking after remaining at the wireless set late into the evacuation.
Titanic Foundering Assessment
Advises Captain Smith that the damaged ship cannot remain afloat.
Titanic Final Hours
Remains aboard Titanic during the final evacuation and dies in the sinking.
Death of Francis Millet
Dies in the Titanic disaster while travelling home from Europe.
Death of Jacques Futrelle
Dies in the Titanic disaster after his wife May reaches a lifeboat.
Death of John Jacob Astor
Dies in the Titanic disaster after helping his pregnant wife reach a lifeboat.
Titanic Lifeboat Four Rescue
Escapes the sinking aboard lifeboat number 4 while her husband remains aboard Titanic.
Death of Archibald Butt
Dies in the Titanic disaster while returning to the United States from Europe.
Nearby Steamer Observation
Observes the sidelights and masthead lights of a nearby steamer while Titanic is sinking.
Emergency Boat Two Departure
Leaves Titanic in emergency lifeboat 2 and directs the boat away from the sinking liner.
Titanic Sinking Witnessed
Watches Titanic's lights disappear and witnesses the liner sink from lifeboat 13.
Last Message Without Reply
Sends a final message toward Titanic but receives no further answer from the sinking liner.
Husband Missing after Sinking
Reaches Carpathia without John Jacob Astor and waits for news of her missing husband.
Lifeboat Six Rowing
Helps row lifeboat 6 as its occupants move away from the sinking Titanic.
Official Messages Prioritized
Handles official messages authorized by Rostron concerning the sinking, survivors and Carpathia's destination.
Titanic Foundering Report Received
Receives the report that Titanic has foundered and that Carpathia is returning to New York with survivors.
Lost in Titanic Sinking
Dies during the sinking after serving on the boat deck throughout the emergency.
Death in Titanic Disaster
Dies when Titanic sinks after remaining aboard during the evacuation, and his body is never identified.
Rescue Ships Boat Readiness Message
Has a wireless message sent advising responding ships to prepare their boats because Titanic is sinking.
Final Command during Sinking
Remains responsible for Titanic during the final evacuation as the ship settles lower and the remaining boats are launched.
Titanic Sinking News Received
Learns of Titanic's loss while recovering from surgery at Witley Park in England.
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