Plaque To Remember Titanic Captain
One hundred years ago today the Titanic left Southampton bound for New York. The captain was Edward Smith, whose home was in Stoke on Trent. A century on, a plaque marking his home is being produced by a Stoke Pottery.
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Remembrance service for Titanic victims
A service of remembrance has been held for the 1,500 passengers and crew of the Titanic who died after she struck an iceberg. Among the victims Birmingham businessman William Edward Hipkins.
The Titanic was captained by Edward Smith from Hanley. He'd been due to retire after the voyage.
Pottery memorial for Stoke home of Captain Edward Smith.
One hundred years ago today, Captain Smith set sail with the Titanic from Southampton, bound for New York.
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