Titanic Officer Lowe Testifies on Lifeboats and Speed
Harold G. Lowe fifth officer of the Titanic describes lifeboat inspections at Belfast and Southampton, notes a missing dipper, and discusses speeds of 20 to 25 knots. He recalls drills, the crowded lifeboats, and the debate over crew readiness and proper quotas.
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Lost Citizenship Papers From Titanic Rescue
William H Turnquist a marine fireman rescued from the Titanic appeared at the Federal building seeking a copy of his lost citizenship papers. He said he wore a gold watch when he jumped overboard and that he swam about an hour before lifeboat rescue after five American seamen beside him drowned.
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Turnquist
New York
American Line
Southampton
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