Mr Joseph Henry Bailey

 

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Mr Joseph Henry Bailey, 43, of Oswood Rd, Southampton was put in command of lifeboat 16.

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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Summary
Age: 43 years
Last Residence: at 337 Portswood Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Master-at-arms
Last Ship: First Ship
Deck crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Rescued (boat 16)
Disembarked Carpathia: New York City on Thursday 18th April 1912

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