Ismay 2026 page 5 by ric gustafson
The next day Tues April 16 1912, everybody in the world knew who J Bruce Ismay was. Some people called him a coward. Some people thought that he cared only for himself and not others. John Bull Weekly addressed Ismay directly for 3 months. Some people began saying that Ismay put profit before lies. People accused Ismay of not being a gentleman. Some people thought that Ismay only thought of his own survival and not others.
People in the US knew about Ismay even before the Titanic. People knew he inherited his position in the White Star Line. In Britain, Ismay was despised. In a country where hierarchy was based on birth, Ismay was no more than a businessman.
Passengers on the Titanic knew their destination. Ismay did not. When the chance came for Ismay to save his own life, he took it.
research help: ' The sinking of J Bruce Ismay' by Frances Wilson
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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