Captain Arthur H. Rostron

‘Hero’ is a word that is often heard when reading or talking about disasters, and all too often the word gets mis-used, especially in the tragic story of the Titanic. But Captain Arthur Henry Rostron of the Cunard Line’s Carpathia could be safely described as a hero, without a hint of doubt. It was Captain Rostron’s swift actions and forward-thinking …

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Titanic Memorials: Captain Edward John Smith, Lichfield

Location: Swan Rd, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ, United Kingdom Titanic’s Master, Captain Edward John Smith, RD, RNR, was born in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent in England, but his memorial was erected in Beacon Park, Lichfield. The memorial is a life-sized statue to remember his heroics by. It was designed by Kathleen Scott, and unveiled by Captain Edward John Smith’s daughter, Helen Melville …

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