William McMaster Murdoch
✓ Source-basedfallingBritish sailor (1873-1912)
United KingdomLived 1873 to 1912 · aged 39Fame58.6
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Lieutenant William McMaster Murdoch was a British sailor who was the first officer on the RMS Titanic during its ill-fated maiden voyage.
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Murdoch whilst serving on the RMS Oceanic, 1907
From left to right: Murdoch, Chief Officer Joseph Evans, Fourth Officer David Alexander and Captain Edward J. Smith, all on the Olympic
Second Officer Charles Lightoller (left) and First Officer Murdoch (right) closing the Titanic gangway before departure from Queenstown, Ireland, 11 April 1912. This is the last ever photograph taken of Murdoch.
The memorial to William Murdoch on the wall of Dalbeattie Town HallAbout this person
Lieutenant William McMaster Murdoch was a British sailor who was the first officer on the RMS Titanic during its ill-fated maiden voyage. He was the officer of the watch when the ship's lookouts spotted an iceberg and, despite his efforts to avoid a collision, the ship took a glancing yet fatal blow on the starboard side. He was amongst the 1,500 people who perished when the ship sank. The circumstances of his death have been the subject of controversy.
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Lived 1873 to 1912 · aged 39
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