
Born January 27, 1850 — Died April 15, 1912
From Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK
Also known as Edward John Smith, Captain E. J. Smith
Edward John Smith RD RNR (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British naval reserve officer and merchant sea captain who served as the commanding officer of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage. A long-serving captain for the White Star Line, he was widely respected for his experience...