Arthur John Priest
Fireman and stoker who survived the sinking of the Titanic
About Arthur John Priest
Lived 1887 – 1937 (aged 49). Arthur John Priest was a British fireman.
Arthur John Priest (31 August 1887 – 11 February 1937) was an English stoker who was notable for surviving four ship sinkings, including the , HMS Alcantara, HMHS Britannic and the . Due to his many escapes, Priest eventually gained the moniker The Unsinkable Stoker.
Career Priest worked as a stoker, in the bowels of steam-powered ships. He was considered a part of the black gang,
Other than his survival stories, there is little information about his personal life. According to sources, he died in 1937 at his home in Southampton at the age of 49 from pneumonia with his wife Annie by his side. He is buried at Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton, England. He was given the nickname "the unsinkable stoker" because of his stories of survival at sea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur John Priest?
fireman and stoker who survived the sinking of the Titanic
When was Arthur John Priest born?
Arthur John Priest was born on 31 August 1887 in Southampton.
When did Arthur John Priest die?
Arthur John Priest died on 11 February 1937 in Southampton.
What was Arthur John Priest's occupation?
Arthur John Priest was a fireman.
What nationality was Arthur John Priest?
Arthur John Priest was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Arthur John Priest
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