Mr Robert Triggs

Robert Triggs was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Prior to sailing on the Titanic, Robert had been a fireman on the Maise.   When he signed on to the Titanic on 4th April he gave his age as 40.¹

He lived at 3 Canal Walk, Southampton.

Robert Triggs survived the sinking of the Titanic, probably leaving in lifeboat 3.

A group of fireman jumped into the bow of the boat as it was being made ready for lowering... once in the water the firemen called instructions to those rowing to the indignation of First class passenger, Margaretta Spedden.

Robert Triggs returned to sea. In August 1920 he was serving as a fireman aboard the Aquitania, travelling to New York, along with fellow Titanic survivor, William Clarke. He is also listed serving on the British General, Canadian Prospector, Colonia, Eastgate, War Afridi, Murex, San Florentino, British Trader, Homeric and Pendeen.  In March 1921 he was listed as a fireman aboard the Imperator.

Notes

Robert was 5’10” tall and had tattoos of an anchor and a woman's breast on left forearm. Woman and dagger on right forearm. Star on right hand and ship on chest.

References and Sources

Craig Stringer (2003) Titanic People (CD ROM)
New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Crew Lists, Series III: Titanic. BT 100/259 and 100/260.
National Archives, Crew Identity cards (Discharge No. 680483)