Harold Lowe

Commander Harold Godfrey Lowe RD RNR (21 November 1882 – 12 May 1944) was the Fifth Officer of the RMS Titanic. Harold Lowe was born in Eglwys Rhos, Caernarfonshire, North Wales on 21 November 1882, and ran away from home to go to sea at age 14, refusing the offer of an apprenticeship from his father. Lowe started as a Ship's Boy aboard the Welsh coastal schooners as he worked to attain his certifications. In 1906, he passed his certification and... more

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  • Nov 21, 1882

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  • May 12, 1944 (age 61 years)

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