Roderick Chisholm (engineer)
Roderick Chisholm | |
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| Born | 20 December 1868 Dumbarton, Scotland |
| Died | 15 April 1912 (aged 43) RMS Titanic, Atlantic Ocean |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Known for | Naval architect – RMS Titanic |
| Spouse |
Susan Anderson (m. 1897) |
| Children |
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Roderick Chisholm (20 December 1868 – 15 April 1912) was a Scottish ships' draughtsman who served as chief draftsman at Harland & Wolff. He met his demise aboard the RMS Titanic when she sank during her maiden voyage.
He was notable for designing the Olympic class-liners amongst longstanding architect Alexander Carlisle – until his retirement in 1910 – as well as Thomas Andrews.