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. I was practically the last man, and certainly the last officer, to see mr. Charles lightollers career at sea began in 1888 at the age of thirteen and was a harrowing one almost from the start. Titanic and other ships di lightoller e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks. A longtime pipe smoker, he died during londons great smog of 1952.
Son of charles herbert lightoller and sylvia lightoller hawtonwilson brother of frederic roger lightoller. Chapmans article gunshots on the titanic there is an account related by titanic author diana bristow in two of her books. Titanic survivor, englishman charles herbert lightoller not only lived following the infamous sinking, but had already had an extraordinary life full of adventure. Mr charles herbert lightoller was born in chorley, lancashire on 30 march 1874. Jun 08, 2019 charles herbert lightoller was born 1874. Charles and his siblings were left in the care of his aunt and uncle. Titanic and other ships by ch lightoller encyclopedia titanica.
The life of titanic officer charles lightoller premier. Charles lightoller british second officer britannica. Herbert lightoller died of chronic heart disease after a recent bout with bronchitis, on december 8th 1952, aged 78. Titanic and other ships dec 2, 2012 by charles herbert lightoller. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
Holmes july 3, 2019 project gutenberg produces books in electronic form ebooks which are freely available to the public. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller goodreads. I havent reread this book but i read it years ago and its one of the titanic books that a lot of collectors consider a must have on the subject of titanic written by the senior surviving officer of the ship although i have my doubts about the time span between the disaster and time the book was written the old sea dogs memory was a bit off here and there. Titanic and other ships kindle edition by charles herbert lightoller author 4. In february 1888 at the age of, he began a four year seagoing apprenticeship making his first trip aboard the primrose hill a steel hulled, fourmasted barque of 2,500 tons. With lightoller s memoirs for an invaluable head start, this is a vigorous, richly detailed narrative of a life at once exceptional and representative. Amazing life of titanic survivorcharles lightoller1912. Charles lightoller when she got to an angle of about 60 degrees, there was a sullen sort of rumbling roar as her massive boilers all left their beds and went crashing down through the bulkheads and everything that stood in their way. Before reaching his teens, herbert was renowned by a generation of moviegoers for an onscreen broody, mature style and wit that enabled him to go oneonone with some of the biggest names in the industry, and his appearances in a handful of films. 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. Issu dune famille travaillant dans lindustrie du coton, il choisit une. Lightoller 18741952, some will recall, was the only senior officer of the titanic to survivea bit of good fortune that also made him a potential scapegoat. Many passengers testified to the general confusion on the ship. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller by michael e.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Charles herbert lightoller was born in chorley, lancashire, on 30 march 1874, into a family that had operated cottonspinning mills in lancashire since the late 18th century. Charles made up his mind to go to sea at the age of. Buy titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller isbn. Second officer charles herbert lightoller was the most senior crewman to survive the sinking of titanic. Charles herbert saperstein december 23, 1948 october 31, 2015, known as charles herbert, was an american child actor of the 1950s and 1960s. A chest suddenly appears on the bridge of the titanic and sucks in herbert pitman.
Lady lightoller is a fanfiction author that has written 17 stories for titanic. In 1898, lured by the promise of riches, lightoller left the sea to become one of the thousands who moiled for gold in the klondike. Lights first went to sea, at 14, as an apprentice on a windjammercarrying an extra set of sails that made her one of the tallest. His mother, sarah lightoller, died shortly after giving birth to him. He was born into a cotton family who owned the lightoller mill in chorley.
By his thirteenth birthday february 1888 he had already began his four year apprenticeship onboard the primrose hill. Charles herbert lightoller was born in chorley, lancashire, england on 30 march 1874. This book, after a few problems, was quite popular and began to sell well. Charles lightoller s career at sea began in 1888 at the age of thirteen and was a harrowing one almost from the start. His mother sarah jane widdows died shortly after his birth and a sister died the next year. Genealogy profile for richard trevor lightoller genealogy for richard trevor lightoller 1908 d. Titanic and other ships lightoller, commander charles herbert on. Writing in his book titanic and other ships, lightoller said of the event, my. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in the first world. Commander charles herbert lightoller march 30, 1874 december 8, 1952 was. Notable witnesses included second officer charles lightoller, the most senior officer to survive. Lightoller meaning and origin of the name lightoller. The fascinating autobiography of the highest ranking surviving officer aboard the titanic.
Charles lightoller as told by of the story of the titanic. His mother died of scarlet fever after he was born, followed by. Charles herbert lightoller was born in chorley, lancashire, on 30 march 1874. Charles herbert lightoller, second officer, titanic the national. His father, fred lightoller, abandoned young charles and left for new zealand. He began his career at sea young, taking on an apprenticeship at aboard the primrose hill. Ending his career with the white star line brought on a period of financial difficulty for herbert lightoller and his family, now consisting of sylvia, and children roger, trevor, mavis, doreen, and brian. He defended the actions of his superiors, especially captain smiths refusal to decrease the ships speed. Charles lightoller as told by of the story of the titanic as. The second officer who survived titanic and saved lives at. Charles lightoller s career at sea began in 1888 at the age of thirteen and was a. Lightoller first boarded titanic in belfast for her trials and. This book was written during his retirement at the. 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.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller. Lightoller died when valentine was 12 however he met the great man several times and been somewhat over awed by his claxon of a voice, craggy weatherbeaten features and a reputation as a much decorated hero. These ebooks may be read on a computer using a simple text editor or viewer.
As a young man, he assured his sister the sea wasnt wet enough to drown him and went on to prove just that. Charles father frederick james lightoller left his family and went off to new zealand. 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. As the officer in charge of loading passengers into lifeboats on the port side, lightoller strictly enforced the women and children first protocol, not allowing any male passengers to board the lifeboats unless they were needed as auxiliary seamen.
Other articles where charles lightoller is discussed. Project gutenberg produces books in electronic form ebooks which are freely available to the public. It seems that significant historical events were constantly intertwined with the eventful life of charles herbert lightoller. Titanic and other ships hardcover september 27, 2010 by charles herbert lightoller author. On his second voyage, his ship was demasted twice before running aground on a deserted island. Charles lightoller is the author of titanic and other ships 3. His mother died of scarlet fever after he was born, followed by two of his siblings, richard ashton and caroline mary.
Charles herbert lightoller, the most senior officer to survive the titanic disaster, had much to answer for when the rescue ship carpathia docked in new york. All opinions are that of the website author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the books, television programmes and films referenced herein. But thats not nearly the half of this hearty tale of an incorrigible merchant seaman. Charles lightoller finds a diary and is drawn into a tragic saga. His father, fred lightoller, abandoned young charles and. Charles herbert lightoller was born on may 30, 1874 in chorley, lancashire. He was the most senior member of the crew to survive the titanic disaster. Perhaps one of the most intriguing individuals associated with the titanic because of the many unique events that happened both before and after the sinking. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about charles lightoller on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Charles herbert lightoller 18741952 wikitree free family. Titanic and other ships paperback by charles herbert lightoller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. Converted to pdf from a project gutenberg australia page. Also colonel archibal gracie in his book the truth about titanic mentions that lightoller did identify murdoch at collapsible a. Aug 02, 2019 lady lightoller is a fanfiction author that has written 17 stories for titanic, and father ted. Charles herbert, a popular child star of the 1950s who starred in houseboat with cary grant and sophia loren and in the horror films the fly and ghosts, has died. Charles lightoller wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. He was the youngest of five children, and the second son. Charles herbert lightoller was born on the 30th march 1874 in chorley lancaster, england.
In november 2008 the st margarets community website carried an article about one of east twickenhams most distinguished residents, charles lightoller, the hero of the titanic. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in world war i and later, in retirement, further distinguished. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Charles lightollers career at sea began in 1888 at the age of thirteen and was a. Nov 30, 2016 genealogy for richard trevor lightoller 1908 d. Lightoller was decorated for gallantry as a naval officer in the first world war and later. Titanic and other ships nov 8, 2011 by charles lightoller and paul higham. Titanic and other ships by lightoller, used abebooks. Charles herbert lightoller second officer i refute the reports that were spread in the newspapers. Historical records and family trees related to charles lightoller.
May 31, 2010 i havent reread this book but i read it years ago and its one of the titanic books that a lot of collectors consider a must have on the subject of titanic written by the senior surviving officer of the ship although i have my doubts about the time span between the disaster and time the book was written the old sea dogs memory was a bit off here and there. Valentines grandmother, gertrude, was charles herbert lightollers youngest sister. Charles lightoller historical records and family trees. Charles herbert lightoller was born on march 30, 1874, to frederick james lightoller and sarah jane widdows lightoller in chorley, lancashire. Charles herbert lightoller 18741952 was the second mate second officer on board the rms titanic, and the most senior officer to. May 27, 2015 titanic and other ships by charles herbert lightoller. In february 1888 at the age of, he began a four year. Charles herbert lightoller was born on month day 1874, at birth place, to frederick james fredrick lightoller and sarah jane lightoller born widdows middows. This book eventually became quite popular and began to sell well. Here is an extract anyone who has wandered down ducks walk in recent times will have seen the blue plaque commemorating the life of charles herbert lightoller who once lived there. However, it was withdrawn when the marconi company threatened a lawsuit. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
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