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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 ...
Apr 12, 2024 · J. Bruce Ismay (born December 12, 1862, Crosby, near Liverpool, England—died October 17, 1937, London) British businessman who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912.
Mar 25, 2022 · Below are 11 facts about the life and career of J. Bruce Ismay. 1. J. Bruce Ismay inherited his father’s job. Ismay rose to one of the most powerful positions in transatlantic travel...
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 ...
Apr 13, 2012 · The film portrayed the Titanic's owner Joseph Bruce Ismay as a coward for abandoning the ship while others perished. Now descendants of Ismay, who have never been interviewed before, have...
Apr 15, 2012 · J Bruce Ismay. 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...
Sep 1, 1996 · Joseph Bruce Ismay. Home. Titanic. Survivors. Mr Joseph Bruce Ismay. 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 ...
