Mr Robert Henry Butt

 

Mr Robert Butt, 22, was born in Hampshire.

When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 9 Canute (?) Road, (Southampton). As a first class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s. His last ship had been the Oceanic.

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Butt died in the sinking. His body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#10) and was buried at Fairview Cemetary, Halifax, Nova Scotia on 8 May 1912.

NO. 10 (See No. 77) - MALE - ESTIMATED AGE, 25 - HAIR, FAIR

CLOTHING - Ships uniform waistcoat; blue trousers; spring sided shoes.

ADDRESS ON ENVELOPE - "R. Butt. 6 Caute Rd., Freemantle, Southampton.".

PROBABLY STEWARD

NAME - R. BUTT


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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" Including Bodies Buried at Sea and Bodies Delivered at Morgue in Halifax, N.S.

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Summary
Born: 1890
Age: 21 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: at Canute Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Saloon Steward
Last Ship: Oceanic
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the sinking.
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 10)
Buried: Fairview Lawn Cemetery Halifax Nova Scotia Canada on Wednesday 8th May 1912.

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