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© Bob Knuckle, Canada
Mr Percival Stainer Deslands, 30, was born in London.
When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 45 Portswood Road (Southampton). His last ship had been the St Louis . As a first class saloon steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Deslands died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#212). He was buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia on 6 May 1912.
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NO. 212. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 38. DARK - HAIR.
CLOTHING - Steward's uniform; 1st class.
EFFECTS - Knife; corkscrews; empty purse.
FIRST SALOON STEWARD NO. 73.
NAME - PERCY DESLANDS, 405 Portswood Rd., Southampton. |
References and Sources
White Star Line (1912.) Record of Bodies and Effects (Passengers and Crew S.S. "Titanic") Recovered by Cable Steamer "MacKay Bennett" Including
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary
Name: Mr Percival Stainer Deslands
Born in
London London England
Age: 36 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 45 Portswood Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Saloon Steward
Last Ship: St. Louis
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 212)
Buried: Fairview Lawn Cemetery Halifax Nova Scotia Canada on Monday 6th May 1912.
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