J. Bruce Ismay
Joseph Bruce Ismay (December 12, 1862 – October 17, 1937) was an English businessman. He was chairman and managing director of the White Star Line. He was known as the man who created the RMS Titanic. He was one of the survivors, but because he survived many people thought he was afraid of dying and would later destroy his reputation.
Ismay was born on December 12, 1862 in Crosby, Lancashire, England. He was married to Julia Florence Schieffelin from 1888 until his death in 1937. They had five children. Ismay died on October 17, 1937 in Mayfair, London, England from a stroke, aged 74.[1]
J. Bruce Ismay Media
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Within five days of the sinking, The New York Times published several columns relating to Ismay's conduct—concerning which "there has been so much comment".
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Drawing from the 1912 book Wreck and sinking of the Titanic criticising Ismay by comparing his survival to a list of notable individuals who perished with Titanic
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Ismay's family grave at Putney Vale Cemetery, London (2014)*Gravestone inscriptions:*They that go down to the sea*in ships and occupy their*business in great waters*These men see the works of the*Lord and His wonders in the deepTo the glory of God and in memory of*Bruce Ismay died October 17th 1937*his wife Julia Florence Ismay*died December 31st 1963
References
- ↑ J. Bruce Ismay, 74, Titanic Survivor. Ex-Head of White Star Line Who Retired After Sea Tragedy Dies in London. 19 October 1937. "Joseph Bruce Ismay, former chairman of the White Star Line and a survivor of the Titanic disaster in 1912, died here last night. He was 74 years old.".