George Symons (sailor)
George Thomas Macdonald Symons | |
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George Symons in 1912, shortly after the Titanic survivors arrive in New York | |
| Born | 23 February 1888 |
| Died | 3 December 1950 (aged 62) Southampton, England, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Seaman, Sailor |
| Known for | Titanic survivor |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
George Thomas Macdonald Symons (23 February 1888 – 3 December 1950) was a British sailor who worked as a lookout on board the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Symons, who was 24 at the time of the sinking of the ship, was put in charge of one of the first lifeboats to be launched, lifeboat #1. The boat was an emergency cutter which was launched with only 12 people on board, including seven crew members, and had gained notoriety after the disaster.