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RMS Titanic officer Charles Lightoller - resignation
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller's resignation. Letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of White Star Line, dated 13 February 1920 to Charles Lightoller. The letter confirms receipt of his letter of resignation from White Star Line bringing to a close a period of 20 years service, including serving as Second Officer on the ill-fated Titanic. An incredibly important document directly relating to the end of the most senior surviving Titanic officer's career with the White Star Line. Complete with envelope. Date: 1920
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13th Bartlett Bringing Career Close Dated Directly Document Employment Envelope Ill Fated Important Including Letter Liverpool Receipt Relating Resignation Response Senior Stationery Superintendent Surviving Titanic Typed Typewritten Years Liner Officers
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This historic photograph features a poignant moment in maritime history: the resignation of Charles Lightoller from the White Star Line, following his service as Second Officer on the RMS Titanic. The image is accompanied by an original letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of the White Star Line, dated 13th February 1920. In the letter, Bartlett acknowledges the receipt of Lightoller's resignation letter, marking the end of a distinguished 20-year career with the company. Lightoller's tenure with the White Star Line included his fateful service on the RMS Titanic, making this document an incredibly important piece of Titanic history. The letter, typed on White Star Line stationery, is a testament to the transport industry's evolution in the early 20th century. The envelope, which is also included, adds an additional layer of authenticity to this rare find. The resignation of Charles Lightoller, one of the most senior surviving Titanic officers, brings closure to a period of employment that began in an era of luxury ocean liners and ended in the aftermath of one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. This document is a must-have for collectors of Titanic memorabilia, maritime history, and 1920s ephemera.
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