Every "Titanic" captain strongly believes that he is running a tight ship ... "
Edward John Smith
Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
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Run a tight ship
Let's dive into its main meanings and usage:
"Run a tight ship" describes a management or leadership style focused on efficiency, discipline, and order.
If someone runs a tight ship, they keep a close eye on things, making sure everything is done right.
It implies that the person in charge doesn't tolerate mistakes or slackness.
Similar expressions include "keeping things on track," "having everything in order," or "being on top of things, "keeping your ducks in the raw".
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Edward John Smith RD RNR (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was a British sea captain and naval officer. In 1880, he joined the White Star Line as an officer, beginning a long career in the British Merchant Navy. Smith went on to serve as the master of numerous White Star Line vessels. During the Second Boer War, he served in the Royal Naval Reserve, transporting British Imperial troops to the Cape Colony. Smith served as captain of the ocean liner Titanic, and went down with the ship when it sank on her maiden voyage.