Mr George Edward Roberton

 

Mr George Edward Roberton [1], 19, was born in Southampton.

When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 36 Mount Street, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Oceanic. As a second class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.

Roberton died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#127) and buried at sea on 23 April 1912.

 

 

NO. 127. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 18.

CLOTHING - Steward's uniform and white coat; purple and green pyjamas.

NO MARKS ON BODY OR CLOTHING.

EFFECTS - One pair scissors and eleven pence; letter to W. G. Roberton.

SECOND CLASS STEWARD, No. 33.

NAME - W. G. ROBERTSON. 36 Mount St., Southampton.

Notes
1. Sometimes listed as "Robertson".

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References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
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
Age: 19 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Assistant Saloon Steward
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the sinking.
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 127)
Buried: at Sea on Tuesday 23rd April 1912.

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