Auction Date:2011 Aug 10 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
English naval officer (1850–1912) who was the officer in command of the RMS Titanic and died when the ship sank. DS, signed “E. J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, October 30, 1896. A certificate of discharge issued to T. Riley a fireman aboard the S.S. Majestic. Document states Riley served aboard the vessel from October 7–28, 1896, and was discharged in Liverpool. Printed near the bottom is a certification statement which reads, “I certify that the above particulars are correct and that the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the character described hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning the said Seaman.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement by Smith as the vessel’s master, and countersigned by a shipping representative. Discharge also bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character of conduct and ability. Central vertical fold, scattered creasing and wrinkling, soiling and toning, a bit heavier to edges, two small holes to left side of sheet, Liverpool office stamp to lower right, paper loss to left edge, and some light scorch marks along extreme bottom edge, otherwise very good condition.
Smith joined the White Star Line in 1880 and assumed command of the Majestic in 1895, serving for nine years. When the Boer War begn in 1899, Smith and the Majestic’s crew (sans firefighter Riley) transported troops to Cape Colony, without incident. For his service, King Edward VII awarded Smith the Transport Medal. As he rose in seniority, Smith gained a reputation amongst passengers and crew for a quiet flamboyance and the nickname the ‘Millionaires' Captain,’ as England's upper class typically requested he command the ships upon which they sailed. From 1904 on, Smith commanded the White Star Line newest vessels—including the RMS Titanic as she left Southampton for her maiden...and final...voyage. Examples of Smith’s signature are exceedingly rare, and this document is one of only a few items we have ever offered.
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