🚢 The Story of Titanic’s Captain – Edward John Smith Did You Know? 🧐 Captain Edward John Smith was the most senior captain of the White Star Line and was commanding RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage in April 1912. At the time, he was 62 years old and nearing retirement after a long and respected career at sea. On the night Titanic struck the iceberg, Captain Smith ordered the lifeboats to be prepared and assisted in evacuation efforts. Multiple survivor accounts recall seeing him on the bridge