Mr Percy Ball
Mr Percy Ball was born in Southampton on 23 February 1893.
When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 7 Winsor Terrace, (Southampton). He had previously worked as a Cook but on the Titanic he was employed as a plates steward. As such he received £3 15s per month. The Titanic was his first ship and he came aboard at 6 a.m. on 10 April.
Ball was rescued (possibly in lifeboat
13).
Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement
References
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Contributors
Brian Ticehurst, UK
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Summary
Born: Thursday 23rd February 1893
Age: 19 years
Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Plate Steward
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Rescued
Disembarked Carpathia: New York City on Thursday 18th April 1912
Died: 1933