Ismay Collection

Mr P. A. S. Franklin and Mr J. Bruce Ismay
On their way to a meeting of the senatorial commission: Mr P. A. S. Franklin, Vice-President of the International Mercantile Marine Corporation and Mr J

TITANIC: J. BRUCE ISMAY. Joseph Bruce Ismay (1862-1937), chairman and managing director of the White Star Line as well as a survivor of the White Star liner Titanic, which sank 14-15 April 1912

White Star Line, Mail Steamers, Liverpool to New York
Advert, White Star Line, Mail Steamers, Liverpool to New York Date: 1900

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. A fascinating archive of letters from Wilton Oldham to Mrs Bower Ismay relating to research for his book The Ismay Line

White Star Line - two books. White Star by Roy Anderson, first edition 1964, T. Stephenson & Sons Ltd in unclipped dust jacket; The Ismay Line, first edition 1961, by Wilton J Oldham. Date: 1960s

White Star Line - Official Guide, bound volume
White Star Line - 1877 hardbound volume, White Star Line, Official Guide, United States Mail Steamers, Ismay, Imrie & Co, London and Liverpool

White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book
White Star Line, decorative endpapers of presentation book. Extremely rare T.H. Ismay hardbound volume presented to the managers

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

White Star Line - brochure and two RMS Baltic postcards
White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers brochure cover, and two RMS Baltic postcards. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, Ismay, Imrie & Co, steamers
White Star Line, United States and Royal Mail steamers, Ismay, Imrie & Co, London and Liverpool, cover design. Date: late 19th century

White Star Line, Royal and US Mail Steamers, cover design
White Star Line, Royal and US Mail Steamers, Ismay Imrie & Co, London and Liverpool, cover design

Daily Mirror, J. Bruce Ismay at Titanic Inquiry, New York
RMS Titanic - J. Bruce Ismay before the inquiry Commission in New York, copy of The Daily Mirror dated 29 April 1912. Date: 1912

Ismay, Imrie & Co (chromolitho)
3657029 Ismay, Imrie & Co (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ismay, Imrie & Co. Trade card, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advert, White Star Line, Royal and US Mail Steamers
Advert, White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers, sailing weekly between Liverpool and New York. 1880

Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of White Star Line
Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of the White Star Line. circa 1890s

Home of T H Ismay, founder of the White Star Line, at Dawpool (Dalpool), Cheshire, on the banks of the River Dee

Joseph Bruce Ismay, 1862

White Star Line, Sailings Liverpool & New York
White Star Line - promotional pamphlet for sailings Liverpool and New York via Queenstown showing the sailing schedule for steamers from Liverpool to New York, with image of the Teutonic on the back

Portrait of Joseph Bruce Ismay
Joseph Bruce Ismay, Managing Director of the White Star Line and President of the International Mercantile Marine Company

Miss Ismay Crichton-Stuart
The elder daughter of Lord Ninian Crichton-Stuart and the Hon. Mrs. Archibald Maude Ramsay, and the cousin of the Marquess of Bute, whose marriage to Viscount Tiverton

Viscountess Tiverton by Madame Yevonde. Formerly Ismay Catherine Crichton-Stuart (1909-1989). She married the 3rd Earl of Halsbury in 1930; they divorced in 1936. Date: 1935

J. BRUCE ISMAY (1862-1937). English businessman, chairman and managing director of the White Star Line of ocean liners. Line engraving, American, 1891

Thomas Henry Ismay
THOMAS HENRY ISMAY Owner of the White Star shipping line Date: 1837 - 1899

TITANIC: INQUIRY, 1912. Before Senator Smith in the earlier stages of the senatorial inquiry, the commission listens to witnesses in the ballroom of the Walfdorf-Astoria Hotel in New York

TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912. The survivors arrive in New York, 1912

TITANIC: PASSENGERS, 1912. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
A letter to Thomas Henry Ismay from twenty of his colleagues and employees on White Star Works headed paper, dated Bootle, 6 February 1899

RMS Oceanic medal
A medal presented to Thomas Henry Ismay to mark the launch of the RMS Oceanic on 14 January 1899. The ornate gilt design includes the British and American flags

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Ismay: A Legacy of Leadership and Survival Meet Joseph Bruce Ismay, the chairman and managing director of the White Star Line. Known for his pivotal role in the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, Ismay's life is a tale of both triumph and tragedy. Born in 1862, Ismay dedicated his career to overseeing one of the most prestigious shipping companies in history. Under his guidance, White Star Line became synonymous with luxury travel and impeccable service on their transatlantic voyages from Liverpool to New York. However, it was during that fateful night on April 14-15, 1912 when Ismay's name would forever be linked to an unimaginable disaster. As a survivor of the Titanic sinking, he faced scrutiny and criticism for allegedly prioritizing his own safety over that of others. This event would haunt him until his death in 1937. Despite this dark chapter in Ismay's life, there is much more to discover about this enigmatic figure. The Harold Cottam Collectionk inquiry document sheds light on the intricate details surrounding the Titanic tragedy while offering insights into Ismay's actions during those critical moments. Delving deeper into White Star Line's archives reveals a treasure trove of correspondence between Ismay and various individuals within the company. These letters provide glimpses into his leadership style as well as personal anecdotes that humanize this often misunderstood man. The Official Guide bound volume showcases not only White Star Line's commitment to excellence but also its dedication to creating memorable experiences for passengers aboard their majestic vessels like RMS Titanic. Decorative endpapers adorn presentation books that were likely cherished keepsakes for lucky recipients who embarked on these remarkable journeys. For avid collectors or enthusiasts seeking further knowledge about White Star Line, three pocket books offer valuable insights into its storied history. Brochures and postcards featuring iconic ships like RMS Baltic serve as tangible reminders of an era long gone but never forgotten.