These Images From The Titanic Were Kept Hidden, Until Now

Captain Edward John Smith

Edward Smith was a master of many White Star Line vessels, and he was the captain of the RMS Titanic. Smith was informed around 11:40 pm on April 14 that the ship had collided with an iceberg. There have been conflicting reports on Smith’s leadership during the sinking. A first-class passenger said, “Captain Smith was the biggest hero I ever saw. He stood on the bridge and shouted through a megaphone, trying to make himself heard.”——Robert Williams Daniel

Other sources have said he was ineffective and inactive in preventing loss of life. Steward Edward Brown stated that he saw the captain approach and say, “Well boys, do your best for the women and children, and look out for yourselves.” He then stated he saw the captain walk onto the bridge alone. That was the last sighting of Smith. Smith died that morning when the ship sank to the bottom of the ocean.