Thomas Andrews (1873-1912) started his career as an apprentice at Harland & Wolff at the age of 16. He came from a family of politicians and businessmen including his great-uncle, Lord Pirrie, who was the Managing Director of Harland & Wolff. He worked his way up and became chief designer. In 1908, Thomas Andrews married Helen "Nellie" Barbour. They had one daughter born in 1910. Thomas Andrews and a group of men who built the Olympic and Titanic called the Guarantee Group sailed on the maiden voyages to make notes of what was going on and how they can improve the next ship. Andrews was on the Titanic for her maiden and final voyage. After the iceberg was struck, Andrews was called on by Captain Smith to investigate the damage. Andrews was the one who calculated the damage and that she would sink. Andrews was seen encouraging people to put on their life jackets and get into the lifeboats and throwing deck chairs overboard for those in the water. He was last seen on the Bridge with Captain Smith. His body was never recovered.
This is a telegram that was sent to Thomas and Nellie from their friend Jim on the day of their wedding wishing them congratulations and telling Nellie he sent keys to them.
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