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How long did Captain Edward J Smith work for The White Star Line?

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How many years was captain smith with White Star Line?

28 years


What was captain edward John Smith known for?

Yes, Edward John Smith [January 27, 1850-April 15, 1912] was an experienced Captain. He brought almost 50 years of seafaring education and experience to his position as Captain of the Titanic. As a 13-year-old, he began his apprenticeship on the Senator Weber, which was owned by A. Gibson and Company of Liverpool. By the time that he was 30 years old, Smith was 4th Officer of the Celtic, of the White Star Line. Seven years later, in 1887, he became the White Star Line Commander of the SS Republic. The next year, he became a Full Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1895, Smith served as Captain of the Majestic for nine years. During that time, he was a troop transporter for the Boer War. For his service, he was awarded the Transport Medal for safe seamanship by King Edward VII [November 9, 1841-May 6, 1910]. In 1904, the Captain became White Star Line Commodore over all other captains.


How did Captain John Smith get his job on the titanic?

Captain Smith was a favorite of the White Star Line. He was the highest paid captain on the seas and he had the most luxurious stateroom afloat. He worked his way up and was the 'Gentleman's Captain'; and everybody wanted to sit at his table. He was such a favorite that he was on the maiden voyages for the Adriatic, the Majestic, the Baltic, the Olympic, and Titanic. And he knew New York Harbor well. He had been to New York on Olympic alone at least nine times.


What man owned White star line when the titanic was built?

Bruce Ismay was the owner of the White Star Line. Hope I have helped!

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How long did Captain Edward J Smith work for The White Star Line?

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How long did Captain Edward Smith Sail with the White Star line?

Captain Smith sailed with the White Star Line for almost about 30 years. You're Welcome... Yo' Girl Kennedy a.k.a. BlAcK BaRbIe :-D


What was the captain called who drove the titanic?

His name was Edward James Smith, known commonly to crew and those of the passengers he knew as 'E.J.' He was the senior captain of the White Star Line, and the ill-fated voyage was to have been his last one before retiring. he did not survive the sinking, and was 62 years old.


What was captain Smith's job on the RMS Titanic?

Capt. Smith, the Gentleman's Captain, was a favorite of the White Star Line. So much so that he was on the maiden voyages for the Adriatic, the Majestic, the Baltic, the Olympic, and Titanic.


What was the company Edward J Smith worked for?

The White Star Line.


How many years was captain smith with White Star Line?

28 years


What is the captian of the Titanic?

Captain Edward John Smith, (27 January 1850 - 15 April 1912) was the captain of the RMS Titanic on its maiden and only voyage (April 10, 1912). He was a very well-known captain for the White Star Line, and Titanic's maiden voyage was going to be his last before retirement. After organizing the necessarily-incomplete evacuation of passengers, he went down with his ship. In the 1997 film "Titanic" he was portrayed by actor Bernard Hill.


Why was captain smith given command off the titanic?

Captain Smith, the 'Gentleman's Captain' was such a favorite of the White Star Line that he was on the maiden voyages for the Adriatic, the Majestic, the Baltic, the Olympic, and Titanic.


What was captain edward John Smith known for?

Yes, Edward John Smith [January 27, 1850-April 15, 1912] was an experienced Captain. He brought almost 50 years of seafaring education and experience to his position as Captain of the Titanic. As a 13-year-old, he began his apprenticeship on the Senator Weber, which was owned by A. Gibson and Company of Liverpool. By the time that he was 30 years old, Smith was 4th Officer of the Celtic, of the White Star Line. Seven years later, in 1887, he became the White Star Line Commander of the SS Republic. The next year, he became a Full Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1895, Smith served as Captain of the Majestic for nine years. During that time, he was a troop transporter for the Boer War. For his service, he was awarded the Transport Medal for safe seamanship by King Edward VII [November 9, 1841-May 6, 1910]. In 1904, the Captain became White Star Line Commodore over all other captains.


Why did the Titanic hire captian smith?

Captain Smith, the "Gentleman's Captain", was a favorite of the White Star Line. He sailed the maiden voyages of Adriatic, Majestic, Baltic, the Olympic, and Titanic.


What was the captians name in Titanic?

Edward John Smith, also called the Millionaire's Captain since many wealth people traveled on Titanic. Titanic's voyage was also to be his last voyage since at the age of 62 years and 38 years of service with white star line, he was going to retire after titanic's voyage.


Who crashed the Titanic?

It was J. Bruce Ismay. As the Titanic was heading towards the iceberg he convinced the Captain to go faster so they could arrive in New York quicker. J. Bruce Ismay selfishly joined a lifeboat as the ship was sinking. As the Managing Director of White Star Line, he reduced the number of lifeboats on the ship from 48 to 16 leaving many of the precious lifes to perish.