Mr James M. Smith
- Biography
| 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) Engine crew First Embarked: Belfast Died in the sinking. Body Not Recovered |
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
Credits
Denis Griffiths, UK
Sue Moore, UK
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