Cap William Thomas Turner

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Born in Liverpool, England, William Thomas Turner was a notable English sea captain. - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Organization From To
Fourth Officer, Captain The Cunard Steamship Co, Ltd 1878 1915
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Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1856/10/23 William Thomas Turner is born in Clarence street, Everton, Liverpool, England, to Charlotte and Charles Turner. Born
1907/11/16 Captain William Turner is placed in command of Mauretania on her maiden voyage, before returning to his regular vessel at that time, CARONIA. Captain Interiors from RMS Mauretania
1915/03/00 Captain of the LUSITANIA, Daniel Dow, informs his boss that he can not except the responsibility of passengers where German submarines threatened shipping. Cunard, deciding he is "tired and really ill", relieves him of duty and appoints William Turner. Captain Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
1915/04/30 Captain William Turner gives evidence before Judge Julius Mayerat in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York during a hearing for limiting the liabilities from the sinking of the Titanic. Expert Witness Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1915/04/30 Captain William Turner gives evidence before Judge Julius Mayerat in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York during a hearing for limiting the liabilities from the sinking of the Titanic. Expert Witness Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
1933/06/23 William Thomas Turner dies of intestinal cancer in Great Crosby, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Died Crosby Merseyside
1933/06/26 Commander William Thomas Turner, OBE, RNR is laid to rest at Rake Lane Cemetery in Wallasey, Lancashire, United Kingdom. In Memoriam Wallasey, EN Merseyside
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