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Chairman of the White Star Line. After the death of his father on 23 November 1899, [9] [10] Bruce Ismay succeeded him as the chairman of the White Star Line. He decided to build four ocean liners to surpass the RMS Oceanic built by his father.
Mar 25, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of J. Bruce Ismay, the chairman of White Star Line who boarded the last lifeboat from Titanic. Discover his family, career, controversies, and possible romance after the disaster.
May 5, 2024 · J. Bruce Ismay (born December 12, 1862, Crosby, near Liverpool, England—died October 17, 1937, London) was a British businessman who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912.
Apr 13, 2012 · Descendants of the owner of the Titanic, J Bruce Ismay, believe he was treated unfairly in the wake of the ship's sinking.
Jan 22, 2021 · Chairman of the White Star Line, J. Bruce Ismay survived the sinking of the company’s ship Titanic in 1912. He became one of the most hated men in America, deemed to be responsible for giving the ship just 20 lifeboats…
Apr 15, 2012 · J Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, left the Titanic in one of the last lifeboats to be launched, a decision that was to haunt him for the rest of his life.
Oct 15, 2011 · In 1912, J. Bruce Ismay was one of the most hated men in America: He owned the Titanic; gave the ship just 20 lifeboats; and — unlike so many — lived through its maiden voyage.
