Captain Edward Smith statue, Beacon Park, Lichfield
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Captain Edward Smith statue, Beacon Park, Lichfield
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 12 Apr 2007
Captain Smith's statue was sculptured by Kathleen, Lady Scott, C.V.O and unveiled by the Captain's daughter Helen on 29th July 1914. The inscription reads: CAPT. OF R.M.S. TITANIC COMMANDER EDWARD SMITH R.D. R.N.R. 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
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Image Location
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52.683079
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-1.834283