Commander Edward John Smith Statue

Commander Edward John Smith Statue

The statue of Commander Edward John Smith in Lichfield, England, is one of the most controversial Titanic memorials. Although Smith was a very experienced sea captain who was well liked by both crew members and passengers who sailed with him, he also had a history of being involved in nautical accidents. When the Titanic sank in 1912, many held Smith responsible.  Even so, some people still wanted to commemorate Commander Smith after he died in …