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 …

Apr 2, 2014 · Captain Edward J. Smith, captain of the luxury vessel Titanic, played a role in one of the most famous disasters at sea in history when it sank in 1912. Edward J. Smith was born on January 27,...

Jan 6, 2025 · 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.

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 inspection...

The flamboyant Captain EJ Smith (Edward John) RNR. Senior Captain of the White Star Line and commander of the RMS Titanic had had an illustrious career, but it would end in tragedy...

He was the Captain of the RMS Titanic, and by most accounts, he was last seen on the bridge of the ship. However, there are several disputed reports of his last moments. His last reported words (also disputed) were Be British, and his body was never recovered.

Edward John "E. J." Smith (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was an English sea captain. He was the captain of the R.M.S Titanic , which sank when it struck an iceberg . Smith was to retire after the maiden voyage of the Titanic, but died when the ship sank.

Smith promoted to Third Mate by his stepbrother Joseph Smith, the Captain of the Senator Weber, after 14 men desert ship at San Francisco. Serves aboard the Arzilla, bound for Valparaiso, Chile, and Callao, Peru. Second Officer of the Coptic, sister ship to the SS Arabic.

CAPTAIN EDWARD JOHN “EJ” SMITH. To the newspapers, he was “The Millionaire’s Captain.” To those who knew him, he was “Ted” Smith, a doting father, a passionate seafarer, and a generous commander. To the history books, he is Captain Smith, a controversial figure in the most infamous maritime disaster.

Nov 20, 2022 · Edward John Smith, RD was a British Merchant Navy officer. He served as master of numerous White Star Line vessels. He is best known as the captain of the RMS Titanic, perishing when the ship sank on its maiden voyage. [3] Siblings. Family. Children: He was portrayed by Laurence Naismith in the 1958 film "A Night to Remember". [4]