Hi Bell!

Yes, it's the Captain's *legal* responsibility. You're quite correct. But from a 2005 perspective, as opposed to a 1911 one, it's hard in my opinion to state that Smith made a mistake himself if a Pilot was in charge. We seem to agree on that.

As to the issue of the Titanic's near collision, I haven't made any sort of detailed study in recent years so I wouldn't want to express an ill-informed opinion.

Best wishes,

Mark.

Hi Edward9139!

I'm glad I managed to make my view clear -- I'm sorry you did not understand it before.

Apologies for misunderstanding your comment, I didn't realise you were referring to Bell.

Now, I'm off and out. A nice evening with friends, a pub quiz and some whisky, lemonade and lime beckons. Have a good one.

Best wishes,

Mark.

it's alright. apologie accepted

What where you saying to me?

anyway, I'm afraid i must go aswell,

Good day/night

i was wodering what you were talking about when you said reading that made you want to become a member, when you had been a member since january.
gtg.ttyl

The original post pre-dates my joining, that is why,

oh. ok

Was this pic when he was in the titanic, or olympic

Hi Johno,

Captain Smith is in his white summer uniform, so this was most likely taken in summer 1911 when he was in charge of the Olympic.

As an aside, it's a copyrighted photo from what I understand.

Best wishes,

Mark.

i got it from google,

indeed, i couldn't distinguish if it was olympic from that picture

good day