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The man from Cornwall who was at Titanic's wheel when disaster struck

Hichens faced accusations of steering errors and refusal to return for survivors; over 1,000 died in the sinking, and he later served prison time for attempted murder.

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Robert Hichens - who was at the wheel when the doomed liner hit the iceberg - lived a colourful life

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The man from Cornwall who was at Titanic's wheel when disaster struck

Robert Hichens - who was at the wheel when the doomed liner hit the iceberg - lived a colourful life

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The Torquay man at Titanic's wheel when disaster struck

Robert Hichens - who was at the wheel when the doomed liner hit the iceberg - lived a colourful life

·Devon, United Kingdom
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Devon Live broke the news in Devon, United Kingdom on Friday, December 26, 2025.
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