In 1912, White Star chairman J Bruce Ismay found himself thrust into international scrutiny as the highest-ranking White Star official to survive the tragic sinking of the Titanic. This video unveils the details of Ismay's life, from his influential role in the White Star Line to the controversial events surrounding his escape from the doomed vessel. Explore the complexities of his legacy and the severe criticism he faced in the aftermath of one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.

00:00 INTRO
02:05 Who is Bruce Ismay?
02:23 Chairman of The White Starline
03:25 Why was Ismay travelling on the Titanic?
04:44 What power did Ismay have?
07:07 Ice Warnings!
08:19 What Ismay did after Titanic hit the iceberg
11:27 Male responsibility in 1912
12:34 What Ismay did on Carpathia
14:42 Senate Inquiry
15:23 Media scrutiny
16:41 Ismay and his life after Titanic
19:25 OUTRO

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