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Mr W. Swan [1], 45 or 46, was born in Belfast [2].
He initially signed-on to the Titanic in Belfast on 1 April 1912, and again on 4 April. He gave his address as 174 Shirley Rd., (Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As a first class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Swan died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.
Notes
1. Sometimes listed as "Swann" or "Gwann".
2. When he signed on in Belfast he gave his birthplace as Liverpool.
References and Sources
Particulars of Engagement, Public Record Office (BT100/259)
Record of Bodies and Effects: Passengers and Crew, S.S. Titanic (#330)
Belfast Telegraph Commemorative Supplement, Wednesday, 15 April 1912.
Stephen Cameron (1998) Titanic: Belfast's Own. Dublin, Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0 86327 685 7
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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary
Name: Mr W. Swan
Born in
Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 46 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 174 Shirley 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 Not Recovered
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