The Mexican peso (sign : $ ; code: MXN) is the currency of Mexico.Modern peso and dollar currencies have a common origin in the 15thâ19th century Spanish dollar, most continuing to use its sign, $ .n January 1, 1993 the Bank of Mexico introduced a new currency, the nuevo peso (new peso, or MXN), written N$ followed by the numerical amount. One new peso, or N$1.00, was equal to 1000 of the obsolete MXP pesos.
The Collision. When RMS Titanic hit an iceberg at 11.40pm on 14th April 1912, John Thayer Sr. was asleep, whilst Jack and his mother were preparing for bed. It was at this moment that Jack noticed a breeze through his half-open porthole stop.
J. Bruce Ismay: J. Bruce Ismay, British businessman who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of the companyâs ship Titanic in 1912. Ismay was the eldest son of Thomas Henry Ismay, who owned the White Star Line, which operated a fleet of passenger ships. After his fatherâs death in 1899, he became chairman of the company. Under his direction, White Star became known for its luxury liners.