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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 it sank on its 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.
Robert Smythe Hichens (14 November 1864 – 20 July 1950) was an English journalist, novelist, music lyricist, short story writer, music critic and collaborated on successful plays. He is best remembered as a satirist of the " Naughty Nineties ".
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 dreams...
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.
Robert Hichens (September 16th, 1882 - September 23rd, 1940) was part of the deck crew on board the RMS Titanic when it sank on its maiden voyage on April 15th, 1912. He was one of 7 quartermasters on board the vessel and was at the ship's wheel when the Titanic struck the iceberg.
along the chain of command, it was Robert Hichens that received First Officer Murdoch’s order to turn “hard a’ starboard” and he spun the ship’s wheel urgently and forcefully.
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.
