Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews Jr. (7 February 1873 – 15 April 1912) was a British businessman and shipbuilder. He was managing director and head of the drafting department of the shipbuilding company Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Ireland.
Thomas Andrews | |
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Andrews in 1911 | |
| Born | Thomas Andrews Jr. 7 February 1873 Comber, County Down, Ireland |
| Died | 15 April 1912 (aged 39) |
| Cause of death | Sinking of the Titanic |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Known for | Chief Designer of RMS Titanic |
| Spouse |
Helen Reilly Barbour
(m. 1908) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Viscount Pirrie (uncle) J. M. Andrews (brother) Sir James Andrews, 1st Baronet (brother) |
He was the naval architect in charge of the plans for the ocean liner Titanic and perished along with more than 1,500 others when the ship sank during her maiden voyage.
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