Mr Joseph James Brown

Titanic Victims » Engineering Crew » Fireman

Mr J. Brown, 30, was born in Newcastle. He was taken on as a substitute for a crewman that did not sail with the ship.

When he signed on to the Titanic on 10th April, 1912, he gave his address as 237 Desborough Road, Eastleigh. His last ship had been the Oceanic. As a fireman he received monthly wages of £6.

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

Documents
Particulars of Engagement, Public Record Office (BT100/259)

Sources
United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List

Contributors
Peter Engberg-Klarström, Sweden
Bill Wormstedt, USA

Notes
Substitute

Credits

Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr Joseph James Brown
Age: 25 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 237 Desborough Road Eastleigh Hampshire England
Occupation: Fireman
Last Ship: Oceanic
Engineering Crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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