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Ercole Testoni

Sig. Ercole Testoni, 23, was born in Bagni (Lucca), Italy, 14 October 1888, the son of Pietro Testoni and Maria Stefanelli.

Ercole Testoni
(Courtesy of Günter Bäbler)

When he signed on to the Titanic on 9 April 1912, he gave his address as 132a (? 32a) St. James Buildings, Little Poultenay Street, London W.C. The Titanic was his first ship. He came aboard the Titanic on 10 April 1912.

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

References and Sources

Particulars of Engagement, Public Record Office (BT100/259)
Report United State Senate n° 806, Crew List, 1912.
Corriere Mercantile (Genova), Giovedì (Thursday) 18 Aprile 1912, Num. 67, p.1
Il Lavoro (Genova), 25 May 1912
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Credits

Claudio Mazza, Italy
Gianluca Parodi, Italy
Hermann Söldner, Germany

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  1. lou (248)

    did he have any brothers and sisters
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Titanic Crew Summary

Name: Mr Ercole Testoni
Age: 23 years 6 months and 1 day (Male)
Nationality: Italian
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Assistant Glass Man
Embarked: Southampton
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912)
Body Not Identified

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