Mr Thomas Hewett
Mr T. Hewitt, 37, was born in Liverpool.
He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 96 Devonfield Road, Aintree, (Liverpool). His last ship had been the Vandyke. As a bedroom steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Hewitt died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#168) and buried at sea on 24 April 1912.
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NO. 168. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 35. - HAIR, DARK. CLOTHING - Black suit. EFFECTS - Gold watch and chain; keys; gold signet ring. BEDROOM STEWARD. NAME - H. HEWETT. |
References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)
White Star Line (1912.) Record of Bodies and Effects (Passengers and Crew S.S. "Titanic") Recovered by Cable Steamer "MacKay Bennett"
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Summary
Born in Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 37 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 96 (?94) Devonfield Road, Aintree Liverpool Merseyside England - Map
Occupation: Bed Room Steward
Last Ship: Vandyke
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the sinking.
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 168)
Buried: at Sea on Wednesday 24th April 1912.
Other Information
Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund