Mr James M. Smith

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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 (Hannah née Smith) and a son; his estate was worth £116 10s 10d.

References and Sources
Crew Particulars of Engagement United States Senate, Washington 1912. n° 806, Crew List

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Denis Griffiths, UK Sue Moore, UK

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Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr James M. Smith
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)
Engineering Crew
First Embarked: Belfast
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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