Talk:Edward Smith

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"Had Smith survived, he would have commanded the Gigantic (Titanic's second sister ship) in two years on its maiden voyage."
What is the source for this, I had always found that the Smith was going to retire after the Titanic. MechBrowman 16:10, Jun 10, 2005 (UTC)

I agree with MechBrowman. Smith was going to retire after Titanics maiden voyage to spend more time with his wife and teenaged daughter. Gigantic, later named Britannic, was commanded by Captain Charles Barcklett (Not to sure on the spelling of 'Barklett').

Of course Britannic was commanded by another captain (as Captain Smith perished in the Titanic disaster), but that he planned to retire is nothing but a myth. It was stated as late as April 9th 1912 that Captain Smith would be in charge of the Titanic until White Star Line had completed "[a] larger and finer steamer". --SincereGuy 12:21, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

I have found a couple of modern sources that refer to quotes that Smith made that he was going to retire. While there is uncertainty (there may have even been uncertainty in his mind...or he may have been telling the press one thing, and his wife another!), I think it is inaccurate to call it a myth, so I've revised the text slightly. Akradecki 16:57, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

And what were their sources? Just because a myth is widespread doesn't make it true.--SincereGuy 19:50, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Improper link?

After Smith's name, there is a link to the ambigious page RD. However, that page doesn't appear to include this meaning of RD. It seems like it should be un-linked or that page updated with the proper meaning. Adduce 16:09, 2 March 2007 (UTC) On closer inspection, it occurs later in the article. I'll make the update. Adduce 16:14, 2 March 2007 (UTC)