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Product Identifiers

PublisherHi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E.

ISBN-100752460722

ISBN-139780752460727

eBay Product ID (ePID)109234539

Product Key Features

Book TitleTitanic Captain : the Life of Edward John Smith

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicCultural Heritage, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Historical

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorG. Cooper

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight17.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-507466

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal387.5092

SynopsisThe definitive account of the life and career of the respected and popular captain of the Titanic includes original research drawing on the ship's logs, crew lists, newspapers, and first-hand accounts Commander Edward John Smith's career had been a remarkable example of how a man from a humble background could get far in the world, and this biography tracks the fascinating career and many voyages of a seasoned captain. Born to a working-class family, he went to sea at the age of 17 and rose rapidly through the ranks of the merchant navy, serving first in sailing vessels and later in the new steamships of the White Star Line. By 1912, he was their senior commander and regarded by many in the shipping world as the "millionaire's captain." In 1912, Smith was given command of the new RMS Titanic for her maiden voyage, but what should have been among the crowning moments of his long career at sea turned rapidly into a nightmare following the Titanic's collision with an iceberg. In a matter of hours the supposedly unsinkable ship sank, taking more than 1,500 people with her, including Captain Smith. This account dispels myths about the man and tracking his movements and motives in detail on that fateful night., Commander Edward John Smith's career had been a remarkable example of how a man from a humble background could get far in the world. Born to a working-class family in the landlocked Staffordshire Potteries, he went to sea at the age of 17 and rose rapidly through the ranks of the merchant navy, serving first in sailing vessels and later in the new steamships of the White Star Line. By 1912, he as White Star's senior commander and regarded by many in the shipping world as the 'millionaire's captain'. In 1912, Smith was given command of the new RMS Titanic for her maiden voyage, but what should have been among the crowning moments of his long career at sea turned rapidly into a nightmare following Titanic's collision with an iceberg. In a matter of hours the supposedly unsinkable ship sank, taking over 1,500 people with her, including Captain Smith.

LC Classification NumberHE569