Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)
Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)

Image credit: Lichfield District Council

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A full-length, life-size statue of Commander Edward John Smith. He stand resolutely with his arms folded, staring to the right, into the far distance. The bearded figure of Smith is depicted dressed in a naval peaked cap and a long greatcoat.

Lichfield District Council House

Lichfield

Title

Commander Edward John Smith (1850–1912)

Date

1914

Measurements

H 250 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E);
Plinth: H 100 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

BP.2

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

base: K. SCOTT sc.

Inscription description

on plinth: Capt. of R.M.S. Titanic / 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

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Lichfield District Council House

Frog Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6YY England

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