Titanic's First Officer

First Officer William Mcmaster Murdoch

{“Hard-a-starboard! Full speed astern…”}

Murdoch had a plain face, a ready smile, and boundless humor. He was a Scot from Dalbeattie, Galloway, the son of a seafaring family. He was a contentious officer, amply shown over the years. Yet, he was an excellent seaman, nearly faultless judgment and nerves of iron.
His residence in 1912 was Southampton, England.
He was 39 at the time of the disaster.
His salary per month was 17.00.00 [in English pounds.]

First officer William Mcmaster Murdoch did not survive the Titanic’s sinking.