Albert Edward Akerman

Biography
Mr. Albert Edward Akerman was born on Saturday, November 13th, 1880 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. He was the son of Joseph Akerman (1845 - 1914) and his wife Fanny Palmer (1845 - 1925). Both were Wiltshire natives who had married in 1871. He had five siblings; William Henry (1872 - ?), Joseph Francis (May 14th, 1874 - April 15th, 1912), Eliza (1875 - ?), Arthur Wallace (1877 - ?) and Alice Maud (1882 - ?).

Albert is first seen on the 1881 census living with his family at 12 Spring Place in Salisbury. His father was listed as a general labourer and Albert as a five-year-old boy, probably being confused with his older brother Arthur. On the 1891 census, the family is now seen living at 37 Green Croft Street and his father is now listed as a tractor engine driver. By the time of the 1901 census, his parents still live at 37 Green Croft Street but Albert is absent. The same happens with the 1911 census, being away working at sea.

When Albert signed on the Titanic on April 4th, 1912, he gave his address at 25 Rochester Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, his brother Joseph's address and his last ship as being the R.M.S. Oceanic. He would work as a third class steward and receive monthly wages of £3 15s. His brother Joseph, who had also signed up to work on Titanic, would work as a pantry steward. Both Albert and Joseph would perish in the sinking. Their last moments remain unknown and while Joseph's body was recovered, Albert's was not or, if recovered, never identified. The Akerman brothers are remembered on the St. Augustine Church Memorial in Southampton.