The first captain of the Titanic was Captain Edward Smith. He was an experienced maritime officer who had worked for the White Star Line for many years. Captain Smith was known for his dedication and skill and had been appointed to command the Titanic, promoting it as part of the ship’s maiden voyage. Unfortunately, the Titanic struck an iceberg during its first journey on April 15, 1912, leading to one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. Captain Smith went down with the ship, and his actions and decisions during the crisis have been the subject of much discussion and analysis over the years.