Joseph James Brown

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Mr Joseph James Brown

• Age: 25 years
• Marital Status: Married.
• Last Residence: at 237 Desborough Road Eastleigh Hampshire England
• Occupation: Fireman / Stoker
• Last Ship: Oceanic
• Engine crew
• First Embarked: Southampton
• Died in the sinking.
• Body Not Recovered

Mr J. Brown, 30, was born in Newcastle. He was taken on as a substitute for a crewman that did not sail with the ship.

When he signed on to the Titanic on 10th April, 1912, he gave his address as 237 Desborough Road, Eastleigh. His last ship had been the Oceanic. As a fireman he received monthly wages of £6.

Brown died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

Documents Particulars of Engagement, Public Record Office (BT100/259)

Sources United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List

Contributors Peter Engberg-Klarström, Sweden Bill Wormstedt, USA

Notes Substitute