Mr James Colston Hill

Titanic Victims » Victualling Crew » Bed Room Steward

Mr James Colston "Jimmie" Hill, 38, was born in Hampshire.

He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 64 Cromwell Road, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As a bedroom steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.

Hill died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#152) and buried at sea on 24 April 1912.

NO. 152. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 38. - HAIR, DARK.

CLOTHING - Steward's uniform.

EFFECTS - 1 pipe; 1 stud; 2 ship keys.

BEDROOM STEWARD.

NAME - J. C. HELL.

References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)
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 James Colston Hill
Born in
Age: 38 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 64 Cromwell Road Southampton Hampshire England - Map
Occupation: Bed Room Steward
Last Ship: Olympic
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 152)
Buried: at Sea on Wednesday 24th April 1912.

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