what was the captains name of the titanic
Edward Smith (sea captain) Edward John Smith, RD (/ˈɛdwərd ˈdʒɒn ˈsmɪθ/; 27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British Merchant Navy officer. He served as master of numerous White Star Line vessels. He is best known as the captain of the RMS Titanic who perished when the ship sank on its maiden voyage.