Guide to the Crew of Titanic: The Structure of Working Aboard the Legendary Liner

by Gïnter Bïbler

Overview

Much has been written about Titanic, the British passenger liner that sank on her maiden voyage after a collision with an iceberg in 1912; however, until now little mention has been made about the intricate world of the ship’s complement, which comprised more than the total of third-class passengers alone. Titanic researcher Günter Bäbler examines in detail the working structure of the crew, including the complex arrangement of the engineering department and information on tips, salaries and hidden bonuses, while each of the 899 crew members on board is mentioned. This valuable study breathes life into the forgotten but significant story of the ship and its relationship to its crew, of whom over 75 per cent died when Titanic sank.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750992336
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	09/30/2019
Edition description:	Second Edition,New edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

GÜNTER BÄBLER was co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and its president since 1998, and has worked as an advisor for many international historical and cultural projects about Titanic, including for documentaries, exhibitions, films and theatre. He has published numerous articles for the Swiss Titanic Society and written books on the Swiss passengers and crew of Titanic, Carpathia (Titanic’s rescue ship), a bibliography on all German Titanic books and a Titanic book aimed at younger readers. He is an avid collector, from the worst kitsch to original on-board memorabilia.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction 7

Acknowledgements 10

1 The Aim 11

2 Procedures and Explanations 12

3 Pay and Salaries, Tips and Bonuses 19

4 The Crew Divisions 24

5 The Deck Department 27

6 The Engine Department 53

7 The Victualling Department - First Class 80

8 The Victualling Department - Second Class 136

9 The Victualling Department - Third Class 146

10 The Crew's Crew 153

11 Statistics 155

12 Perceptions 161

Appendix A White Star Line Uniforms 164

Appendix B Duties at Berthing and Casting-Off 174

Appendix C Daily Routine aboard a White Star Liner 183

Appendix D Review of Watch Scheme and Work Hours 188

Appendix E The Titanic Crew List 191

Appendix F Discharged Crew 218

Bibliography 220