Mr David Matherson

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Mr David Matherson, 30, was born in Thurso, Scotland. When he signed-on to the Titanic he spelt his name "Matheson" and gave his address as 20 Everton Street, Southampton. His wages were £5 per month. His last ship had been the Adriatic.

Matherson died in the sinking.  His body was recovered by the MacKay Bennett (#192) and was buried at Fairview Cemetary, Halifax Nova Scotia on 8 May 1912.

NO. 192 - MALE - ESTIMATED AGE, 37 - FAIR HAIR AND MOUSTACHE

CLOTHING - Blue serge suit; ship's jersey and black boots.

TATTOO - On left arm: "D. Matherson" over cross; flag; coat of arms.  Above right arm; clasped hands; anchor and "C. M.".

EFFECTS - Pipe; knife.

Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement
Record of Bodies and Effects: Passengers and Crew, S.S. Titanic (Public Archives of Nova Scotia) (#192)

References
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Colonel Archibald Gracie (1913) The Truth about the Titanic. New York, Mitchell Kennerley
United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List

Contributors
Hermann Söldner, Germany
Bill Wormstedt, USA

Credits
Philip Hind (Editor)

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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr David Matherson
Age: 30 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: at 20 Everton Street Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Able Seaman
Last Ship: Adriatic

First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 192)
Buried: Fairview Lawn Cemetery Halifax Nova Scotia Canada on Wednesday 8th May 1912.


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