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Mr Cyril G. Ricks of Hanley Rd, Southampton served aboard the Celtic prior to the Titanic. According to Frank Prentice
he, Ricks and M. Kieran jumped from the stern in
the final moments of the sinking, but Ricks was knocked unconsious from striking
debris. He died a short time later.
(Daily Sketch 18 April 1912)
His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#100) and buried at sea.
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NO. 100 - MALE - ESTIMATED AGE, 26 - HAIR, FAIR
CLOTHING - Steward's Uniform.
EFFECTS - Keys marked "Superior Stewards"; pocketbook
with initials "C.G.R".
NO MARKS ON BODY.
STEWARD - NAME - C.G.RICKS |
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"
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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary
Name: Mr Cyril G. Ricks
Age: 23 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Storekeeper
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 100)
Buried: at Sea on Wednesday 24th April 1912.
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