Mr George Edward Roberton
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Mr George Edward Roberton [1], 19, was born in Southampton.
When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 36 Mount Street, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Oceanic. As a second class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Roberton died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#127) and buried at sea on 23 April 1912.
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NO. 127. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 18. CLOTHING - Steward's uniform and white coat; purple and green pyjamas. NO MARKS ON BODY OR CLOTHING. EFFECTS - One pair scissors and eleven pence; letter to W. G. Roberton. SECOND CLASS STEWARD, No. 33. NAME - W. G. ROBERTSON. 36 Mount St., Southampton. |
Notes
1. Sometimes listed as "Robertson".
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"
Summary
Age: 19 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Assistant Saloon Steward
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the sinking.
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 127)
Buried: at Sea on Tuesday 23rd April 1912.
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Minute Book of the White Star Company
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