<P> Edward John Smith , RD ( / ˈɛdwərd ˈdʒɒn ˈsmɪθ / ; 27 January 1850 -- 15 April 1912 ) was a British Merchant Navy officer . He served as master of numerous White Star Line vessels . He is best known as the captain of the RMS Titanic who perished when the ship sank on its maiden voyage . </P>
<P> Edward John Smith , RD ( / ˈɛdwərd ˈdʒɒn ˈsmɪθ / ; 27 January 1850 -- 15 April 1912 ) was a British Merchant Navy officer . He served as master of numerous White Star Line vessels . He is best known as the captain of the RMS Titanic who perished when the ship sank on its maiden voyage . </P>
what was the captains name of the titanic
what was the captains name of the titanic
Edward John Smith
Edward John Smith