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1892 document signed by Edward J. Smith, later captain of the TITANIC, 19 March 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2020.39.7170

Abstract

1892 Certificate of Discharge signed by Captain Edward J. Smith, captain of the BRITANNIC, who was later captain of the TITANIC and died in its sinking. Glued to the certificate of Captain Smith is a photograph of Captain Smith. The photograph has the date July '89 written on the back. The Certificate of Discharge is for a seaman named J.G. Raddich, age 28. He was engaged on the Britannic at Liverpool in October 1892 and discharged November 1892.

Dates

  • Creation: 19 March 1915

Extent

1 item(s) : paper ; overall: 3.25 x 5.5 in.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

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