Edgar Britten

Sir Edgar Britten KB RD RNR (1874- October 28, 1936) was a Cunard Line Captain remembered primarily for being the first captain of the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary in 1936. Born in Bradford, England he began his career as a cabin boy.He had started with Cunard in 1901 and over the years rose in rank and eventually commanded well known company vessels such as Laconia, Mauretania, Aquitania and RMS Berengaria. In New York on the Queen Mary's maiden voyage, Britten was interviewed by the newsreels and for posterity he was recorded on sound film giving his opinion on the details of the ship.

He died in October 1936 prior to the Queen Mary departing on a voyage to New York. He was given an elaborate burial at sea.