What is William McMaster Murdoch's full name?
William McMaster Murdoch
William McMaster Murdoch nickname(s):
Lieutenant William McMaster Murdoch
William McMaster Murdoch date of birth:
February 28, 1873
How old was William McMaster Murdoch when died?
39
Where was William McMaster Murdoch born?
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
When did William McMaster Murdoch die?
April 15, 1912
Where did William McMaster Murdoch die?
Atlantic Ocean
Is William McMaster Murdoch gay or straight?
Straight
What is William McMaster Murdoch's ethnicity?
White
What is William McMaster Murdoch nationality?
Scottish
What is William McMaster Murdoch's occupation?
Ship's First Officer
William McMaster Murdoch claim to fame:
First Officer of the RMS Titanic
Who is William McMaster Murdoch's father?
Samuel Murdoch
Who is William McMaster Murdoch's mother?
Jane Muirhead
William McMaster Murdoch family:
Ada Florence Murdoch (wife)
Short Biography
William McMaster "Will" Murdoch, RNR (28 February 1873 – 15 April 1912) was a Scottish sailor. Born from a family of sailors, he was employed by the White Star Line in 1900 and quickly became an officer. In 1903, his leadership became recognized when he avoided a collision with the Arabic. In April 1912, he served as First Officer aboard the RMS Titanic. He is notable as the officer in charge on the bridge the night when the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. He was one of the 1, 500 people who died in the disaster.