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Edward John Smith RD RNR (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British sea captain and naval officer. In 1880, he joined the White Star Line as an officer, beginning a long career in the British Merchant Navy. Smith went on to serve as the master of numerous White Star Line vessels.
Nov 12, 2020 · Captain of White Star Liner, RMS Titanic, Commander Edward J. Smith, c. 1911. At first it appeared as if Smith’s luck was going to hold. Fourth Officer Joseph G. Boxhall made a quick...
Edward J. Smith (born January 27, 1850, Hanley [now in Stoke-on-Trent], Staffordshire, England—died April 15, 1912, at sea, northern Atlantic Ocean) was the British captain of the passenger liner Titanic, which sank in 1912.
Apr 16, 2024 · Edward John Smith was a British sea captain and naval officer with the White Star Line before fatefully becoming the captain of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Shortly after 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, Captain Edward John Smith made his way to the deck of the Titanic after feeling a strange vibration.
Apr 15, 2012 · Whether viewed as the man responsible for the Titanic's sinking or a brave leader, why does the public continue to be fascinated with Captain Smith?
Aug 23, 2005 · Captain Smith, New York, May 16, 1907. Edward John Smith was born at Hanley, Staffordshire, England on January 27, 1850. He died April 15, 1912 in the vicinity of 41 degrees 43 minutes 32" N, 49 degrees 56 minutes 49'’W. He spent 43 of his 62 years at sea, 26 of them with a single company—the White Star Line.
Captain Edward John Smith’s life, marked by triumphs and tragedies, exemplifies the spirit of exploration and dedication that defined the era of great maritime voyages. From his humble beginnings in Stoke-on-Trent to his final voyage on the Titanic, Smith’s journey is a poignant reminder of the human stories behind historical events.
