Edward Smith (major)

Edward Smith was a British naval officer known for his command of the RMS Titanic, the famous ocean liner that sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg. He was a seasoned captain with decades of experience at sea, and he was respected in the maritime community. Unfortunately, during the Titanic disaster, his decisions were heavily scrutinized, particularly regarding speed and safety measures. Smith went down with the ship, becoming a symbol of the tragedy and a subject of controversy around leadership and accountability in crisis situations.