J. Bruce Ismay

J. Bruce Ismay was a British businessman and managing director of the White Star Line, a shipping company. He is best known for overseeing the construction of the RMS Titanic. During the ship’s sinking in 1912 after hitting an iceberg, Ismay famously escaped the disaster and survived, which led to public criticism. Many viewed his escape as a moral failure, and the incident tarnished his reputation, making him a controversial figure in maritime history.