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- Mr Ismay was in his state room asleep when the Titanic hit the iceberg, but soon found out from Captain Smith that the liner was doomed to sink. He told the Senate inquiry: "I asked [Captain Smith] what had happened, and he said, 'we have struck ice'. I said, 'do you think the ship is seriously damaged'? He said, 'I am afraid she is'."
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Mar 25, 2022 · An oft-repeated story meant to illustrate the vanity and villainy of J. Bruce Ismay suggests that, against the wishes of the ship’s architect, he reduced the number of lifeboats Titanic...
Joseph Bruce Ismay (/ ˈ ɪ z m eɪ /; 12 December 1862 – 17 October 1937) was an English businessman who served as chairman and managing director of the White Star Line. In 1912, he came to international attention as the highest-ranking White Star official to survive the sinking of the company's new flagship RMS Titanic , for which he was ...
Sep 1, 1996 · Joseph Bruce Ismay. Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay was born at Crosby, near Liverpool on 12 December 1862. He was the eldest son of Thomas Henry Ismay and Margaret Bruce (daughter of Luke Bruce). Thomas Ismay was senior partner in the firm of Ismay, Imrie and company and founder of the White Star Line. The family lived at Dawpool, Cheshire.
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- Liverpool, Lancashire, England
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Jan 22, 2021 · Bruce Ismay – Hero or Villain. Chairman of the White Star Line, J. Bruce Ismay survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912. He became one of the most hated men in America, deemed to be responsible for giving the ship just 20 lifeboats…. It can be argued that no single event in history has sparked more worldwide fascination ...
Oct 15, 2011 · In 1912, J. Bruce Ismay was one of the most hated men in America: He owned the Titanic; gave the ship just 20 lifeboats; and — unlike so many — lived through its maiden voyage.
Apr 15, 2012 · J Bruce Ismay was saved in one of the collapsible lifeboats from the Titanic. J Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, left the Titanic in one of the last lifeboats to...
May 5, 2024 · J. Bruce Ismay (born December 12, 1862, Crosby, near Liverpool, England—died October 17, 1937, London) was a British businessman who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912.
