Mr William McCarthy

 


Mr William McCarthy, 47, was born in Cork, Ireland.

When he signed on to the Titanic on 6 April 1912, he gave his address as 9 Gratton Hill Road, Cork, Ireland. His previous ship was the Castlemoor. His wages were £5 per month.

McCarthy survived the disaster in lifeboat 4.

Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement

References
Colonel Archibald Gracie (1913) The Truth about the Titanic. New York, Mitchell Kennerley
United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List
Wyn Craig Wade (1979, 1986) The Titanic: End of a Dream. London, Penguin

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Bill Wormstedt, USA

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Summary
Age: 47 years
Last Residence: at 9 Gratton Hill Road Cork Cork Ireland
Occupation: Able Seaman
Last Ship: Castlemoor
Deck crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Rescued (boat 4)
Disembarked Carpathia: New York City on Thursday 18th April 1912

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William McCarthy after the Titanic disaster (1912)

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