George Symons (sailor)
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George Thomas Macdonald Symons (23 February 1888 – 3 December 1950) was a British sailor who worked as a lookout on board the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Symons, who was 24 at the time of the sinking of the ship, was put in charge of one of the first lifeboats to be launched, lifeboat #1. The boat was an emergency cutter which was launched with only 12 people on board, including seven crew members, and had gained notoriety after the disaster.
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George Thomas Macdonald Symons | |
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Born | (1888-02-23)23 February 1888 |
Died | 3 December 1950(1950-12-03) (aged 62) Southampton, England, UK |
Occupation(s) | Seaman, Sailor |
Known for | Titanic survivor |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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