Mr George Charles Dodd

 

(Daily Sketch 18 April 1912)

Mr George Charles Dodd, 44, was born in London.

Dodd initially joined the Titanic in Belfast for the delivery trip to Southampton. When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April, 1912 he gave his address as 59 Morris Road, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As second steward he received monthly wages of £10.

Dodd was instrumental in directing passengers to the lifeboats. Dodd himself perished in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

References and Sources
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)

Credits
Chris Dohany, USA

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Summary
Born: 1867
Born in London England
Age: 44 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: at 59 Morris Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Steward
Last Ship: Olympic
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the sinking.
Body Not Recovered

Grave or Memorial
Dodd Family Gravestone

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