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  1. Thomas Henry Ismay (7 January 1837 – 23 November 1899) was a one time owner the White Star Line. His son Joseph Bruce Ismay was managing director of the White Star Line and survived the maiden voyage of its ocean liner RMS Titanic in 1912.

  2. Learn about the life and career of Thomas Henry Ismay, the founder of the White Star Line and the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company. Find references, sources, images and comments related to his role in the Titanic disaster.

  3. Oct 22, 2007 · Thomas Henry Ismay (1837-1899) was a shipowner and the founder of the White Star Line. He was also a director of several industrial enterprises and a liberal benefactor.

  4. Jun 15, 2023 · The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company was founded and officially registered in 1869 by Thomas Henry Ismay and purchased the trade name and house flag of White Star Line for £1,000 (approximately £100,000 today). Ismay would build the White Star Line we know today.

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  5. Apr 12, 2012 · Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of the White Star Line, was born and learned his trade in Maryport. His son Joseph Bruce Ismay was a passenger on the Titanic and survived the sinking, despite criticism.

  6. Apr 11, 2022 · (Image by Alamy) Lord Pirrie, who was a director of both Harland and Wolff and White Star Line, was in charge of the whole project. In July 1908, the plans for Titanic were formally approved by Joseph Bruce Ismay, White Star Line's chairman and the son of founder Thomas Henry Ismay.

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  8. Nov 1, 2023 · Thomas Henry Ismay (1836-1899) played an instrumental role in shaping the maritime industry, most notably as the chairman of White Star Line’s board. Forever remembered for the Titanic tragedy, he was born on January 7, 1836, in Maryport and hailed from a lineage of shipbuilders.

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