Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic

Clifford Ismay

ISBN 10: 0750998660 / ISBN 13: 9780750998666

Published by The History Press Ltd, 2022

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2022. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750998660
• ISBN 13: 9780750998666
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An insight into the man at the heart of the world’s most infamous maritime disaster

Following the Titanic disaster, Bruce Ismay was savaged by both the British and American press for deserting the ship while women and children were still on board. Some papers called him the 'Coward of the Titanic' or 'J. Brute Ismay', and suggested the White Star flag be changed to a 'yellow liver'. History has portrayed Bruce Ismay as a cold, heartless character who showed little compassion for others.

Clifford Ismay’s new book explores the life and motives of this misunderstood man, delving into family letters and diaries, and revisiting the public enquiries, to reveal a shy, compassionate man, who walked Titanic’s boat deck for over two hours, assisting with preparing and loading the lifeboats before finding a spare seat in the last lifeboat to be successfully lowered from the starboard side, and who possibly suffered with post-traumatic stress for the rest of his life.

About the Author

TAD FITCH is a member of both the Titanic Historical Society and the Titanic International Aociety, and has appeared in the documentary series Titanic: Stories from the Deep. He has been researching maritime history for over 30 years and has co-authored such books as Report Into the Loss of SS Titanic: A Centennial Reappraisal, Into the Danger Zone: The Lusitania, First Battle of the Atlantic, and Liners During the Great War. His books have twice been nominated for the Mountbatten Award. Alongside J. Kent Layton, he is the author of The Unseen Aquitania (The History Press, 2024) and can be found at wormstedt.com/TadFitch. He lives in Ohio.