Titanic and other ships by lightoller, first edition abebooks. In his retirement, lightoller purchased the sundowner. Sylvia lightoller, widow of charles lightoller, titanics 2nd. Another storm on november 1889 in the indian ocean caused the ship to run aground on an uninhabited, four andahalfsquaremile island now called ile. Sinking the myths that mentions a gunshot wound to the jaw being reported by lightoller but goes even further and names murdoch as the officer who did it. There were only a total of four officers that survived the titanic sinking. Overall, titanic and other ships gets five stars on the sheer strength of the stories. The dedication in the book reads to my persistent wife, who made me do it. Lightoller 1935 the titanic and other ships united states senate 62nd congress, subcommittee hearings of the committee on commerce, titanic disaster, washington 1912 wreck commissioners court, proceedings before the right hon. Titanic and other ships charles herbert lightoller. Caplan at book signing in titanic museum in branson, missouri. He survived the ships sinking, and became notable for having survived in the frigid water for an exceptionally long time before being pulled onto the overturned collapsible b lifeboat with virtually no ill effects. Lightoller, the titanic and and autobiography history forum.
Commander charles herbert lightoller march 30 th, 1874 december 8 th, 1952 was the second officer on board the rms titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. This book was written during his retirement at the urging of his wife and details a life of huge interest for titanic and naval enthusiasts. Titanic and other ships by lightoller, first edition. Lightoller 18741952 was the the second mate on the hms titanic and the only senior officer to survive the disaster. His wife had been insisting that he wrote it for many years especially after the titanic disaster. Louise patten said charles lightoller, who was second officer on board the ship.
However, he was criticised for giving conflicting accounts, and described the american inquiry as a farce in his autobiography, titanic and other ships. There is nothing here which is not in the cheaper book. Aug 12, 2019 the lifeboat was eventually picked up and charles lightoller was officially named as the last person from the titanic to be rescued by the rms carpathia. This book eventually became quite popular and began to sell well. Sylvia lightoller, widow of charles lightoller, titanics. He stayed on board until the end and was sucked down by the ship.
The story of the titanic, as told by its survivors by jack winocour book 1 edition published. During the early 1930s, he wrote his autobiography, titanic and other ships, which he dedicated to his persistent wife, who made me do it. During the early 1930s he wrote his autobiography, titanic and other ships, which he dedicated to his persistent wife, who made me do it. Charles lightoller, the titanic s second officer, was in charge of lowering lifeboats on the port side. The fascinating autobiography of the highest ranking surviving off. This gives you a clear picture on what life was like for sailors as sailing ships transitioned to steam ships. Second officer charles lightoller was the most senior officer that survived, the other three were third officer herbert john pitman, fourth officer joseph groves boxhall, and fifth officer harold godfrey lowe. Some have suggested he maligned white star in his book, so the publisher pulled and shredded the remaining hardcovers to prevent a lawsuit. Charles herbert lightoller a project gutenberg of australia ebook ebook no 0301011h. Charles herbert lightoller was born on may 30, 1874 in chorley, lancashire. Apr 16, 2001 do, if possible, get hold of a copy of his autobiography,titanic and other ships. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book, after a few problems, was quite popular and began to sell well.
United states senate inquiry day 1 testimony of charles h. This caused the original chief officer murdoch to step down to first officer. Charles lightoller wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Lightoller was called to testify at both the us and british inquiries into the disaster, as he was a key witness.
As sailing day approached, however, captain smith made henry t. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A pendulum is suspended in the most convenient place in the ship with a plumb on the end of it, and a method of registering the difference with the plumb line. Never a lazy moment aboard any sailing ship in fine weather, and the man with the. The autobiography of charles lightoller 2nd officer of the titanic project gutenberg australia 1935 charles herbert lightoller posted on 11242017 5. Titanic and other ships by lightoller, charles herbert 2010 paperback. This book details the wildly adventurous career of titanic officer charles herbert lightoller. He was the most senior member of the crew to survive the titanic. As the officer in charge of loading passengers into lifeboats on the port side, lightoller strictly.
Converted to pdf from a project gutenberg australia page. Tip united states senate inquiry day 1 titanic inquiry. Buy titanic and other ships by lightoller, charles herbert isbn. She crossed the channel to dunkirk again in 2015 to mark the 75 th anniversary of the evacuation. Titanic and other ships by ch lightoller encyclopedia. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller by knjazmilos july 3, 2019 project gutenberg produces books in electronic form ebooks which are freely available to the public. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With every good wish for bumper sales sincerely yours sylvia lightoller. Titanic notes 1936 radio interview account by second. The lifeboat was eventually picked up and charles lightoller was officially named as the last person from the titanic to be rescued by the rms carpathia. The fascinating autobiography of the highest ranking surviving officer aboard the titanic. In the us, one can ask ones local library to borrow the library of congresss microfilm of it, and make a paper copy. He was born into a cotton family who owned the lightoller mill in chorley. One fascinating account of the sinking of the titanic lives on as the very words of second officer charles lightoller were recorded in this 1936 radio interview.
This book covers the titanic well, but also focuses on lightoller s entire career. He was portrayed by jonathan phillips in the film, directed by james cameron, titanic. This book was written during his retirement at the. Titanics 2nd officer lightoller in a night to remember. The sundowner has been preserved by the east kent maritime trust and can be seen at ramsgate maritime museum. Charles lightoller second officer titanic ship of dreams. Commander charles herbert lightoller march 30, 1874 december 8, 1952 was the second officer on board the rms titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. Titanic and other ships paperback may 31 2010 by charles herbert lightoller author 4. If youre in the uk, it might be easier to locate the actual book in a library, although you probably would not be able to take it out. Charles lightoller james camerons titanic wiki fandom.
In 1934, apparently at the urging of his wife sylvia, herbert lightoller wrote and in 1935 published his memoirs, a book he entitled titanic and other ships. Herbert lightoller, daughter mavis, wife sylvia lightoller, daughter doreen and son trevor click image to enlarge memoirs and controversy. May 31, 2010 titanic and other ships paperback may 31 2010 by charles herbert lightoller author 4. Another true hero was the most senior crewman to survive the sinking. Titanic and other ships kindle edition by charles herbert lightoller. He survived the ship s sinking, and became notable for having survived in the frigid water for an exceptionally long time before being pulled onto the overturned collapsible b lifeboat with virtually no ill effects. The audio was in sad condition due to the passing years and old technology. Lightoller righted the ship and organised the survivors, keeping them calm and teaching them to shift their weight in the boat so as to keep it upright when the waves hit him. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in world war i and later, in retirement, further distinguished himself in world war ii by providing and sailing one of the little ships during the perilous.
Titanic and other ships project gutenberg australia. Charles lightoller, the titanic s second officer, was in charge of lowering lifeboats on the port side during the disaster. Charles lightoller encyclopedia titanica message board. His mother, sarah lightoller, died shortly after giving birth to him. May 27, 2015 titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller. Lightoller who was the only senior officer to have survived the sinking of the titanic. I have heared different stories regarding the reason why lightollers book titanic and other ships is so rare. This book covers the titanic well, but also focuses on lightollers entire career.
Jun 21, 2017 titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller, 9781548257828, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Charles herbert lightoller 18741952 was the second mate second officer on board the rms titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the titanic disaster. Another storm, on november 1889 in the indian ocean, caused the ship to. Titanic and other ships by lightoller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A disillusioned lightoller resigned shortly thereafter, taking such odd jobs as an innkeeper and a chicken farmer and later property speculator, at which he and his wife had some success. In telling of his own life, charles lightoller wrote a fantastic seafaring adventure book. Vitals kenneth more as charles lightoller, second officer of the rms titanic north atlantic ocean, april 1912 film.
He was the last man to be taken aboard the rescue ship hms carpathia his first account of the titanic disaster was published in 1912 in the christian science journal. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in the first world. Titanic and other ships by herbert lightoller, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These ebooks may be read on a computer using a simple text editor or viewer. A firsthand account, giving a vivid picture of how the gentlemen of the other firm felt towards. He began his career at sea young, taking on an apprenticeship at aboard the. Beautiful broad streets and magnificent buildings, but almost entirely.
Titanic and other ships paperback june 21, 2017 by charles herbert lightoller author 4. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller ebook. Lord was trying to get lightollers book reissued and wrote that, as i see it, it would be limited to the facts in captain lightollers original book that were about the titanic, embellished by the great storehouse of information that you must have picked up from him throughout the years. Titanic and other ships herbert lightoller, charles on. A novelist whose grandfather sailed on the titanic claims the book reveals the truth behind the sinking of the ship. Additionally, according to earl j chapmans article gunshots on the titanic there is an account related by titanic author diana bristow in two of her books titanic. April 2005 project gutenberg of australia ebooks are created from. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in the first world war and later, in retirement, further distinguished himself in the second world war by providing and sailing as a. Lightoller was the surviving senior officer of the disaster and was used as a main witness in the subsequent inquiries into the titanic disaster.
In the early 1930s, he wrote his autobiography titanic and other ships. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in the first world war and later, in retirement. May 31, 2010 buy titanic and other ships by lightoller, charles herbert isbn. Lightoller, rnr october 1912, testimonies from the field, christian science journal, xxx 7. Lord mersey on a formal investigation ordered by the board of trade into the loss of the s. Charles herbert lightoller born 30 march 1874 died 8 december 1952 was born in chorley, lancashire, on 30 march 1874. Charles lightoller 30 james street home of the titanic. After surviving the titanic disaster, lightoller went on to command a torpedo boat in the nore defence flotilla, and two destroyers of the dover patrol. Charles john joughin 3 august 1878 9 december 1956 was an englishamerican chef, known as being the chief baker aboard the rms titanic. Titanic survivor stories second class officer charles.
During his lifetime he was shipwrecked four times and had also barely survived a winter as a gold prospector heading for the klondike. Lightoller boarded the titanic just two weeks before her maiden voyage, and sailed as first officer for the sea trials. This book is such a good read, i feel lucky to have this available. Titanic and other ships, charles herbert lightoller, ebook amazon. He was the most senior member of the crew to survive the titanic disaster. Titanic and other ships by lightoller, charles herbert. What a strange mixture we found in that city of mushroom growth. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller. Did you know when my husbands book titanic and other ships was published it was withdrawn as they were threatened with a libel action because he told the truth about philips and the delayed message. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller goodreads. Titanic and other ships hardcover september 27, 2010 by charles herbert lightoller author. Heres a freebie from project guttenberg, charles lightollers autobiography titanic and other ships its free book so enjoy titanic and other ships the only downside is that it was written in the 20s so it misses out his service at dunkirk in 1940. Nicholson and watson 1935 london gazette, 15 august 19.