Mr James Ransom

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Mr James Ransom [1], 33, 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 Knowle, Bristol. As a first class saloon steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s. His last ship had been the Oceanic.

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

Notes
1. Sometimes listed as "Ranson".

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)

Credits

Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr James Ransom
Born in
Age: 33 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at Knowle Bristol Avon England
Occupation: Saloon Steward
Last Ship: Oceanic
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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