Edward Smith (sea Captain)
Edward Smith, RD, RNR (27 January 1850 – 15 April 1912) was an English naval reserve officer who served as commanding officer of numerous White Star Line vessels. He was best known as the captain of RMS Titanic and died when the ship sank in 1912. There is a statue to his legacy in Beacon Park, Lichfield, England.
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“The night was thick and hazy
When the Piccadilly Daisy
Carried down the crew and captain in the sea;
And I think the water downed em;
For they never, never found em,
And I know they didnt come ashore with me.”
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