Charles Lightoller went to sea at the age of thirteen. As a sailor on speedy clipper ships, he experienced countless exciting and sometimes terrifying events as he worked his way up through the ranks. He shipwrecked on a barren island, served as the Second Officer on the infamous Titanic, served in #youtube

Liked: Titanic's Senior Surviving Officer: Charles Lightoller (part 1 of 2) Charles Lightoller went to sea at the age of thirteen. As a sailor on speedy clipper ships, he experienced countless exciting and sometimes terrifying events as he worked his way up through the ranks. He shipwrecked on a barren island, served as the Second Officer on the infamous Titanic, served in World War I, and assisted in the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II. By the end of his life, he had more than earned the title of 'old salt.' Want to CHOOSE the next VIDEO TOPIC? Support The Great Big Move on Patreon to have the chance to propose and vote on future video topics: https://ift.tt/uIeqsBg Queen Mary footage from Prelinger Archives Home Movies Collection https://archive.org/details/prelinger...​ Sources: 1. “Titanic and Other Ships,” by Charles Herbert Lightoller. 2. “Titanic Tragedy: A New Look at the Lost Liner,” by John Maxtone-Graham. 2011. 3. “Dunkirk - A Personal Perspective.” Interview of Charles Herbert Lightoller. BBC. 1950. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzRenIgcPb4&t=85s 4. “Falling Star: Misadventure of White Star Line Ships,” by John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas. 1989. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb5zgr6-VZ8