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Character sketch of captain smith

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Edward John Smith, RD (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British Merchant Navyofficer. He served as master of numerous White Star Line vessels. He is best known as the captain of the RMS Titanic who perished when the ship sank on its maiden voyage.

Captain
Edward John Smith
R.D. R.N.R.

Captain E. J. Smith

Born27 January 1850
Hanley, Staffordshire, EnglandDied15 April 1912(aged 62)
Atlantic OceanCause of deathDrowned in the ship; body never recoveredResting place41°43′32″N49°56′49″WNationalityBritishOccupationShip captainEmployerWhite Star LineKnown forCaptain of R.M.S. TitanicSpouse(s)Sarah Eleanor Pennington (1887–1912; his death)ChildrenHelen Melville Smith
(1898–1973) (aged 75)Parent(s)Edward Smith
Catherine Hancock (nee Marsh)Notes


Ranks:

Commander – RNR (Retired)

Captain – White Star Line

Honorific rank of commodore, as the White Star Line's most senior captain

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