Musicians of The RMS Titanic - Wallace Henry Hartley

Wallace Henry Hartley

Wallace Hartley

Wallace Hartley, bandmaster and violinist on board the Titanic
Born Wallace Henry Hartley
(1878-06-02)2 June 1878
Colne, Lancashire, England
Died 15 April 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 33)
RMS Titanic, Atlantic Ocean
Occupation Violinist, Bandleader
Religion Methodist Christian

Wallace Henry Hartley (2 June 1878 – 15 April 1912) was an English violinist and bandleader on the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage. He became famous for leading the eight member band as the ship sank on 15 April 1912. He died in the sinking.

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