We have all read repeatedly that QM George Rowe was on "Poop Deck Watch" at the time the Titanic struck the iceberg. But what I have not been able to find out (might have missed it) is whether this meant he could have been anywhere on the poop deck - a fairly large area - or was he required to...
I am compiling a time line and something doesnt add up.
Rowe says he saw a lifeboat in the water at about 12:25. He called the bridge and was ordered to get the rockets by Boxhall.
The first rocket was fired at 12:45
However, the first lifeboat (7) was lowered at 12 45 as well...
There have been a few issues that have sprung to my mind during the sinking and they regard to QM Rowe.In all fairness he did alot of good things that night and played a heroic role in saving lives and rowing lifeboats ect.So please dont think of this thread as a attack on him.My questions are...