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Mr James M. Smith : Titanic Engineering Crew

Summary
Born: 1877
Born in Elgin Moray Scotland
Age: 35 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 'Cawdor', Millias Road, Itchen Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Junior 4th. Engineer
Last Ship: Majestic (1890)
Engine crew
First Embarked: Belfast
Died in the sinking.
Body Not Recovered

Other Information
Minute Book of the White Star Company: James Smith
Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund: James Smith

Mr James M. Smith

Mr James M. Smith was born in Elgin in 1877 and served his apprenticeship with Messrs. J.S. Souter of that town. He lived in Thurnham Street, Liverpool and served at sea with the Anchor Line of Glasgow and a number of coasting companies prior to obtaining his certificates of competency. Prior to joining White Star in 1906 he sailed with Union Castle Line and Red Star Line. He served aboard the Majestic before "standing by" the Titanic during her construction. A resident of Southampton, he left a widow (Sarah) and a son; his estate was worth £116 10s 10d.

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