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Who was Captain Edward Smith?

Who was Captain Edward Smith?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 5 Monaten

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Welcome to History's Not Boring! Join hosts Mira and Finn as they
uncover the untold story behind the most famous shipwreck in
history! Have you ever wondered who was in charge of the mighty
Titanic? Meet Captain Edward John Smith! He was an expert sailor
with 40 years of experience on the high seas, chosen to take
command of the world's largest and most luxurious ship for its
maiden voyage!

Imagine sailing from Southampton all the way to New York on a
glittering floating palace! But this exciting trip soon turned
into a terrifying mystery. Even though Captain Smith received
multiple iceberg warnings, the giant ship kept going at full
speed through the freezing, pitch-black waters! Why didn't they
slow down? What happened when the unsinkable ship finally hit the
ice?

Discover the dramatic, true story of Captain Smith's final
moments as he bravely went down with his ship exactly 114 years
ago this week. It's an incredible tale of adventure, luxury, and
a giant mistake that changed history forever! Tune in to learn
all about the man behind the wheel of the Titanic!