thumb|right|Stanley LordStanley Lord (September 13, 1877 - January 24, 1962) was the captain of the SS Californian, a ship that was in the vicinity of the RMS Titanic the night it sank in April 1912. Early Life Stanley was born on September 13, 1877 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. He began his training at sea when he was thirteen, aboard the barque Naiad, in March 1891. He later obtained his Second Mate?s Certificate of competency and served as Second Officer in the barque Lurlei. In February 1901, at the age of 23, Lord obtained his Master's Certificate, and three months later, obtained his Extra Master?s Certificate. He entered the service of the West India and Pacific Steam Navigation Company in 1897. The company was taken over by the Leyland Line in 1900, but Lord continued service with the new company, and was awarded his first command in 1906.http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography

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