J. Bruce Ismay
Joseph Bruce Ismay (/ˈɪzmeɪ/; 12 December 1862 – 17 October 1937) was an English businessman who served as chairman and managing director of the White Star Line. In 1912, he came to international attention as the highest-ranking White Star official to survive the sinking of the company's new flagship RMS Titanic, for which he was subject to severe criticism.
J. Bruce Ismay | |
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Ismay in 1912 | |
| Born | Joseph Bruce Ismay 12 December 1862 Crosby Liverpool, England |
| Died | 17 October 1937 (aged 74) Mayfair, London, England |
| Resting place | Putney Vale Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman and managing director of White Star Line |
| Title | Ship-owner |
| Spouse |
Julia Florence Schieffelin
(m. 1888) |
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