Herbert Haddock

Herbert James Haddock CB (27 January 1861 – 4 October 1946) was an English naval reserve officer and ship's captain, and was best known as the captain of the RMS Olympic at the time of the sinking of the Titanic. He was the first person to captain Titanic, overseeing the ship at Belfast while her delivery-trip crew was assembling there from 25 to 31 March 1912.

Captain Herbert James Haddock
Born(1861-01-27)27 January 1861
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Died4 October 1946(1946-10-04) (aged 85)
Southampton, Hampshire, England
OccupationShip captain
Known forCaptain of RMS Olympic at the time of the sinking of the Titanic
Spouse
Mabel Eliza Bouchette
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(m. 1893; died 1935)​
Children
  • Geoffrey (1895–1916)
  • Ruth (1896–1958)
  • Herbert (1903–1988)
  • Joan (1903–1920)
ParentHerbert Haddock
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