What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Captain E. J. Smith born here on Well Street 27th January 1850 - died 15th April 1912. RMS Titanic 31st May 1911 - 15th April 1912 "Be British"
Captain Edward Smith was a prominent British naval officer who captained several White Star Line vessels, most famously the RMS Titanic, and perished when it sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.
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