Mr Alfred Edgar Windebank
Mr Alfred Edgar Windebank, was born in Southampton (?Arlesford), Hampshire on 18th July 1873, the son of Charles Windebank (cab driver) and his wife Georgina. At the 1881 census Alfred was living at 47 Bevois Place, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire with his parents and siblings: Robert, Sidney, Sarah Louisa and Emily.
Alfred Windebank was taken on as a substitue when one of the assistant cooks failed to join the Titanic.
When he signed-on to the Titanic on board ship on 10 April 1912, he gave his address as 8 Wyndham Place, (Southampton). He had transferred from the Oceanic. As an assistant cook Windebank received monthly wages of £4 10s.
Windebank was rescued, probably in lifeboat 13.
Notes
He is sometimes listed as a sauce cook but on the articles of agreement he is listed as an assistant cook.
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References and Sources
British Census 1881
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
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