Capt. E . J . Smith.

Statue commemorating life and death of Titanic`s Captain in Lichfield, England.
Photos © Linda Evans 1999.

Commander Edward John Smith RD. RNR. Born January 27 1850 Died April 15 1912 Bequeathing to his countrymen The memory & example of a great heart A brave life and a heroic Death " Be British "

The " Titanic " flagship of the White Star Line , sank on its maiden voyage to New York on 14th - 15th April 1912 after hitting an iceberg . More than 1,500 lives were lost including Commander Smith. The statue is made of Bronze 7' 5" high ,on a plinth of Cornish granite. The sculptor was Lady Kathleen Scott (1878 - 1947) widow of Capt. Robert F Scott C.V.O. R.N. , (Scott of the Antarctic). The formal unveiling of the statue which took place on 20th July 1914 was by Commander Smith`s daughter in the presence of many distinguished guests including the sculptor Lady Scott.

© Ashley ( Runt ) 1999 , with special thanks to L. Evans