Hobby Ideas > Studying The Titanic
April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic. Events are already being planned around the world in commemoration of this historical event.
Titanic Memorial Cruise:
In observance of this memorable time in history, The MS Balmoral, a cruise ship owned by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines (whose parent company built the Titanic), is offering a 12 day cruise following the Titanic’s trail from Southampton to the tragic sight of the sinking, then on to Halifax to visit 3 cemeteries where many of the Titanic victims are buried. Final destination is New York, the original destination of the Titanic. While on board, a memorial service will be held exactly 100 years after the Titanic hit the iceberg and sank. Passengers can dine on the identical menu as that of the Titanic and enjoy music and entertainment similar to that enjoyed in 1912. Talks and demos relating to the Titanic’s history and lectures focusing on life on board the Titanic 100 years ago will also be presented.
Books of Interest:
If you’re interested in learning more about the Sinking of the Titanic in April of 1912, read Walter Lord’s A Night To Remember, which includes a list of passengers that survived as well as gripping interviews from over 60 of those surviving passengers describing the events leading up to the disastrous sinking.A number of Titanic movies were eventually made, including the film adaptation of Walter Lord’s book, A Night To Remember in 1958. (Look for Sean Connery with a brief unaccredited appearance as a crew member.
Other good books of interest regarding the Titanic include:
- Story of the Titanic As Told By Its Survivors - by Jack Winocur
- The Sinking of the Titanic - by Bruce M. Caplan, which includes survivors accounts and rare photographs
- The Titanic and the Indifferent Stranger - by Dr. Paul Lee
Exhibits:
- For information on the Times Square Titanic Exhibit in New York City, call 877-NYC-TRIP