Captain Edward John Smith, often referred to as “Captain James” by mistake, was the commanding officer of RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage. A veteran mariner with over 40 years of experience, Smith was one of the most respected captains of his time and had previously commanded several White Star Line flagships, earning the nickname “The Millionaire’s Captain.” Titanic was intended to be his final voyage before retirement. On the night of April 14–15, 1912, Smith remained on duty throughout the c