White Star Line
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The White Star Line was a British shipping company that aimed to compete with Cunard Line for transatlantic passenger trade. Instead of focusing on speed, White Star Line decided to build liners known for their comfort. This led to the creation of three sister ships: the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Britannic.12
The Olympic, launched in 1910, was the first of these luxurious liners. It was approximately 882 feet long and had a gross tonnage of over 45,000, capable of carrying more than 2,300 passengers. The Olympic served from 1911 to 1935, even being requisitioned as a troop ship during World War I.1
The Titanic, built alongside the Olympic, was similar in size and opulence. It featured elaborate interiors, including a swimming pool and elevators. Despite claims of being unsinkable due to its watertight compartments, the Titanic tragically sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.2
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J. Bruce Ismay…who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912.
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Edward J. Smith…a junior officer with the White Star Line, and seven years later he commanded his first ship. Smith subsequently helmed numerous vessels while also enduring a series of mishaps. On several occasions his ships ran aground, and in 1911 he was captain of the Olympic when it collided with the…
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