The Leader and the Ship’s Captain
Captain Edward J. Smith, the RMS Titanic’s purser, and Hugh Walter McElroy were the ship’s helmsmen at the time. Father FM Browne, a fantastic photographer, captured this unusual shot. He was asked to accompany the ship’s first voyage, but he disembarked at Queenstown, Ireland, saving him. Smith and McElroy were still aboard when the Titanic collided with an iceberg and sunk in 1912. It was one of the worst maritime disasters in history, having tragic ramifications for their families and the entire world.
The Leader and the Ship’s Captain
Common Dining Space
This featured room served as the RMS Titanic’s primary dining area, where the majority of passengers dined. Surprisingly, the photograph only shows a small portion of the large area, which can accommodate hundreds of people. However, it is unknown whether all of the people on the first trip could fit inside. There were around 900 passengers on board the luxury ship, including many dedicated cooks and crew members, none of whom survived the accident. Interestingly, the Titanic’s kitchens were cutting-edge, capable of cooking over 6,000 meals each day for the ship’s wealthy and privileged guests, including excellent cuisine such as oysters, lobster, and filet mignon.
Common Dining Space
