Olympic Class Strategy1907
Supports plans for liners emphasizing scale, comfort and accommodation rather than a pure speed contest.
Historical person
Joseph Bruce Ismay Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Joseph Bruce Ismay, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
9 records1907–19129 events6 places
Chronological biography
1907
1908
Olympic Class Building Programme1908
Supports the decision to build Olympic-class liners, including Titanic, for White Star Line's North Atlantic service.
1911
Titanic White Star Preparation1911
Follows preparations for Titanic to enter White Star Line's Southampton to New York service.
1912
Titanic Accepted by White Star Line2 April 1912
White Star Line accepts Titanic after successful sea trials and completion at Belfast.
Titanic Maiden Voyage Passenger10 April 1912
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a first-class passenger for the maiden voyage.
Titanic Collapsible C15 April 1912
Survives the sinking after leaving Titanic in collapsible lifeboat C.
Titanic United States Testimony19 April 1912
Gives evidence on the opening day of the United States Senate investigation into the disaster.
British Wreck Inquiry EvidenceMay 1912
Answers questions concerning speed, lifeboats and company policy.
Titanic Inquiry Testimony4 June 1912
Begins giving evidence before the British Wreck Commissioner's inquiry into Titanic's loss.
Titles and roles
White Star Chairman
Record provenance
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