Spouse
Sarah Eleanor Smith (13 January 1887 - 15 April 1912) (his death) 1 child

Trivia
Captain of the Titanic, which went down on it's maiden voyage in April 1912 taking him with it.

One daughter, Helen Melville Smith.

Began his seafaring career at age 13. He planned to retire after the Titanic's maiden voyage.

Other people on the Titanic include John Jacob Astor Ruth Becker Blanchard Joseph Boxhall Margaret Brown Millvina Dean Lady Duff Gordon Jacques Futrelle May Futrelle Dorothy Gibson Edith Haisman Eva Hart and 'Michel 'Momon' Navratil'

His body was never recovered after the Titanic had sunk.