Thomas Walter King (May 9th, 1869 - April 15th, 1912) was the Master-at-Arms of the Titanic. He died in the sinking, the other Master-at-Arms survived.
He signed on to the Titanic on April 6th, 1912 as one of two masters-at-arms. He gave his address as 23 Middle Market Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (the address of his mother). His previous ship had been the Olympic and as master-at-arms his monthly wages were £5, 10s.
Thomas was lost in the disaster. His body, if recovered, was never identified.
Portrayals[]
S.O.S. Titanic (1979)[]
Thomas King in S.O.S Titanic (1979)
In the 1979 film S.O.S. Titanic was portrayed by Norman Rossington.
Titanic (1997)[]
Thomas King in Titanic (1997)
In The 1997 Film Titanic he was portrayed by Ron Donachie. In this film, Spicer Lovejoy puts the Heart of the Ocean into Jack Dawson pocket of his coat. Then Caledon Hockley says that he tried to rob them so King is ordered to put him handcuffed into the Master of Arms Office and Lovejoy guards the Office. King is last seen clinging onto the railing before falling from the stern.