Edward John Smith
(1850-1912), Captain of the RMS TitanicSitter in 1 portrait
Smith was a respected captain who began his naval career at thirteen and joined the White Star Line in 1880. On 10 April 1912 the Titanic set sail from Southampton with just over 2,200 on board. Four days later the vessel struck an iceberg; Smith remained on board until all lifeboats had departed and was last seen on deck as the boat plunged into the sea. During the inquiry into the tragedy, Smith's decision to continue through dangerous waters was criticised but he was exonerated of all blame.
by Central Press
bromide print, 1911
NPG x134354
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