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Robert Hichens (16 September 1882 – 23 September 1940) was a British sailor who was part of the deck crew on board the RMS Titanic when she sank on her maiden voyage on 15 April 1912. He was one of seven quartermasters on board the vessel and was at the ship's wheel when the Titanic struck the iceberg.
Apr 13, 2012 · When Robert Hichens became a quartermaster on the Titanic he was at the peak of his career. But for the man steering the doomed liner when it hit an iceberg, the disaster would ruin his...
Sep 1, 1996 · Robert Hichens was the seaman at the wheel of the Titanic when it struck the iceberg. He was later convicted of attempted murder.
Florence Mortimore was still a teenager when she met young Robert Hichens in early 1906. The spark between them was immediate and on a Tuesday night in the summertime, they took a leisurely stroll together prior to Robert’s going to sea. The next day, the young sailor made his interest known.
Dec 19, 2019 · Robert Hichens died in 1940 - 28 years after being at the helm of the Titanic when she hit an iceberg and sank. More than 1,500 people perished when the doomed liner sank on her maiden voyage...
Jul 2, 2018 · Quartermaster Robert Hichens was accused of refusing to return to rescue passengers after taking charge of a lifeboat on the sinking ship. He was later branded a bully and coward.
Sep 30, 2011 · Robert Hichens has gone down in history as the man who was given the famous order to steer the Titanic away from the iceberg and failed. Following...
