Edward Smith

Edward John Smith (January 27, 1850 to April 15, 1912) was the captain of the Titanic on her madien voyage. Edward's was to be knighted upon his return, but he never returned. His ship struck an ice berg, and it became obvious she would sink. He did his best to minimize panic, and as captian, went down with the ship. His body was never recovered. His sacrfice left his wife, Eleanor Smith, widowed, and his daughter, Helen, without a father.