02/06/2026
Captain Smith: hero or failure? It's a question that has divided opinion for over a century. 🚢
He was one of the most experienced and respected ocean liner captains of his era, chosen to command Titanic's maiden voyage as the crowning achievement of a distinguished career. He went down with his ship. But he also ignored six iceberg warnings and never reduced speed.
Where do you stand? Drop your thoughts in the comments - and come and make up your own mind when Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham opens at NEC Hall 10 on 10 June.
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