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Harold Lowe was born in Llanrhos, Caernarvonshire, Wales, on 21 November 1882, the fourth of eight children, born to George Edward Lowe and Emma Harriette Quick. His father had ambitions for him to be apprenticed to a successful Liverpool businessman, but Harold Lowe was determined to go to sea. At 14, he ran away from his home in Barmouth ...
Learn about Harold Godfrey Lowe, the fifth officer on board the Titanic, who helped load and launch lifeboats, and rescued survivors from the water. Read his account of the night of the sinking, his actions, and his later life.
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A comprehensive biography of RMS Titanic's 5th officer, Harold Godfrey Lowe.Massive THANKS to titanicofficers.com and Inger Sheil for their exhaustive resear...
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Jun 10, 2020 · The fifth officer on the Titanic, Harold Lowe, 29, was the only officer to return to the ship to rescue people after it struck an iceberg in the Atlantic in 1912 Harold Lowe's actions saved ...
A biography of Harold Godfrey Lowe, one of the heroes of the Titanic, who saved many lives and organised a rescue. The book covers his early life, his Titanic experiences, his inquiries, and his later years.
Lowe was married to Ellen Marion Whitehouse in September 1913. They had two children, Florence Josephine (Josie) Edge Lowe and Harold William George Lowe. Lowe remained at sea, but never achieved a command in the merchant service. He was made a commander in the Royal Naval Reserve during the first World War.
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Apr 13, 2012 · Known as Commander Harold G Lowe R.N.R at the time of his death in 1944, he was probably better known as 5th Mate HG Lowe, survivor of the Titanic. But to others he was simply "the one who went back".
