Mr Alfred Edwin Best

Titanic Victims » Victualling Crew » Saloon Steward

Mr Alfred Edwin Best, 38, was born in Hampshire.

When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 87 Malmesbury Road, (Southampton). As a first class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s. His last ship had been the Olympic.

Best died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

A death announcement was published:

Best, Edwin Alfred, aged 36, husband of Annie Best of Malmesbury Road, Freemantle, S-n."

Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement

References
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)

Contributors
Peter Engberg-Klarström, Sweden

Credits

Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr Alfred Edwin Best
Born in
Age: 38 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 87 Malmesbury Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Saloon Steward
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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