Olympic Class Strategy
Supports plans for liners emphasizing scale, comfort and accommodation rather than a pure speed contest.
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J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line chairman, Titanic passenger and survivor.
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1907–1912Year span
Archive records
These records are rendered directly from the current World History Database Titanic archive. The unrelated 2003 Edmund Hillary row remains excluded from the Titanic collection.
Olympic Class Building Programme
Supports the decision to build Olympic-class liners, including Titanic, for White Star Line's North Atlantic service.
Titanic White Star Preparation
Follows preparations for Titanic to enter White Star Line's Southampton to New York service.
Titanic Accepted by White Star Line
White Star Line accepts Titanic after successful sea trials and completion at Belfast.
Titanic Maiden Voyage Passenger
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a first-class passenger for the maiden voyage.
Baltic Ice Warning Received
Receives the Baltic ice warning from Captain Smith during the afternoon of 14 April.
Titanic Collapsible C
Survives the sinking after leaving Titanic in collapsible lifeboat C.
Lifeboat Seven Loading Assistance
Assists near lifeboat 7 by helping keep a passage clear for women during the evacuation.
Lifeboat Five Loading Assistance
Helps Third Officer Pitman bring women forward while lifeboat 5 is being loaded.
Cedric Return Request
Sends a wireless request from Carpathia asking that Cedric be held so Titanic crew can return to Britain.
Titanic United States Testimony
Gives evidence on the opening day of the United States Senate investigation into the disaster.
Senate Inquiry Opening Testimony
Gives testimony on the opening day of the Senate inquiry about White Star management and Titanic's voyage.
Titanic Cost Evidence
States during Senate questioning that Titanic cost approximately one and a half million pounds.
Oceanic Steam Navigation Ownership Evidence
Explains to the Senate that the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company was the legal owner of Titanic.
Senate Ismay Recalled Testimony
Returns to the Senate inquiry for further questioning about Titanic, White Star practices and the evacuation.
British Wreck Inquiry Evidence
Answers questions concerning speed, lifeboats and company policy.
Titanic Inquiry Testimony
Begins giving evidence before the British Wreck Commissioner's inquiry into Titanic's loss.
White Star Commander Authority Evidence
Explains White Star management arrangements and the authority exercised by commanders during the British inquiry.
White Star Managing Director Role
Serves as managing director of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, the legal owner of Titanic.
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