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This page is dedicated to Captain Smith
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The memorial can be located at Beacon Park, Beacon Road, Lichfield, England
The above plaque is situated on the monument and the inscription reads:
Commander Edward John Smith RDRNR
Born January 27 1850 Died April 15 1912
Beqeathing to his countrymen
the memory & example of a great heart
A brave life and a hero death
Be British
The plaque to the left is situated on the ground in front of the monument and
the inscription reads:
Commander Edward John Smith R.N.R. R.D.
Captain of the White Star Liner
"Titanic"
The "Titanic" Flagship of the White Star Line sank on its maiden voyage to New York 14-15 April 1912 after hitting an iceberg. More than 1,500 lives were lost including Commander Smith
This statue is made of bronze 7'6" high on a plinth of Cornish granite.
The sculpter was Lady Kathleen Scott (1876-1947) widow of Captain Robert Falcon Scott C.Y.O. R.N. (Scott of the Antartic)
The formal unveiling of the statue, which took place on 29th July. 1914. Was by Commander Smiths Daughter in the pressence ofmany distinguished guests including the sculpter Lady Scott
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the mural in the shopping centre in Hanley S-O-T
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Four views of Captain Smiths house in Etruria, Stoke-On-Trent
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The house, which is on the market for £31,950, has been authenticated by a local historian and has a plaque on the front wall to mark the significance of the building.
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