Mr Joseph Henry Bailey
Mr Joseph Henry Bailey, 43, of Oswood Rd, Southampton was put in command of lifeboat 16.
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Ernest Archer: We lowered the boat, and my mate pulled
at the releasing bar for both falls, and that cleared the boat, and we started
to pull away.
Senator Bourne: Having about 50 passengers in the boat and only your mate and yourself?
Ernest Archer: Yes, sir; the master-at-arms came down after us. He was the coxswain.
Senator Bourne: He came down one of the ropes?
Ernest Archer: Yes, sir; came down the fall.
Senator Bourne: He was sent by an officer?
Ernest Archer: I presume he was sent by an officer.
Senator Bourne: To help fill up your complement?
Ernest Archer: He said he was sent down to be coxswain of the boat.
Senator Bourne: And he took charge?
Ernest Archer: He took charge.
(US Senate Inquiry)
Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement
References
United States Senate (62nd Congress), Subcommittee Hearings of the Committee on
Commerce, Titanic Disaster, Washington 1912
United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List
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