William Perrie

William Perrie was the managing director of Harland & Wolff, the shipbuilding company responsible for constructing the RMS Titanic. Under his leadership, the company undertook the ambitious project of building the Titanic and her sister ships, Olympic and Britannic, which were meant to set new standards in maritime luxury and engineering. Perrie's work contributed significantly to the maritime industry in the early 20th century, but the tragic fate of the Titanic has overshadowed his achievements.