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Titanic Anniversary

Everything You Need to Know about the Titanic Memorial Cruise (100th Anniversary)

January 22, 2012

With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on the horizon, a memorial cruise has been scheduled to celebrate the occasion. The cruise will depart on April 10th from New York and will include a number of Titanic themed events. It is aimed to celebrate the life and death of the legendary vessel. [...]

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Was the Titanic sinking the result of bad marketing?

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It takes more than one error to cause something as catastrophic as the Titanic disaster. According to a recent post on Printwand entitled “How an ‘Unsinkable’ Marketing Campaign Led the Titanic to Disaster,” the White Star Line’s marketing campaign may have helped contribute to the Titanic sinking. The idea of a marketing strategy causing a [...]

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Titanic Anniversary will Usher in Titanic 3D

January 6, 2012

James Cameron is undoubtedly responsible for the 3D fad in movies and television, and the Titanic 100th anniversary will come complete with what is sure to be the biggest 3D movie experience since, well, James Cameron’s Avatar. Since the emergence of Avatar, big and small name directors alike have switched to this format. Spielberg, Jackson, [...]

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Anniversary Sale of Titanic Proportions

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A piece of history will be available to the highest bidder this coming April as a collection of Titanic artifacts will be sold. The auction will take place on April 11, and will consist of over 5,000 pieces picked from the downed vessel. The collection will be sold in one large transaction, so those looking [...]

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THE ERIC C. CAREN COLLECTION: HOW HISTORY UNFOLDS ON PAPER, PART I

September 7, 2011

COLLECTION ON THE BLOCK SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 INCLUDES THE 1674 BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF NY (EX-MALCOLM FORBES COLLECTION) TEN YEARS AFTER 9/11 POSSIBLY UNIQUE TITANIC BROADSIDE (STEAMSHIPS) Lorenz, Fred A. Titanic Memorial. Illustrated broadside, 14 x 22 inches; worn, marginal loss at corners, moderate soiling, short closed tears; unrelated manuscript cartoon on verso. Tyrone, OK, 1912 [...]

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Titanic Pigeon Forge, TN: Buy Your Tickets Today for the Anniversary

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If you’re searching for fun attractions near Pigeon Forge, TN, and want to honor a significant moment in history as its anniversary draws near, consider getting tickets to Titanic Pigeon Forge. The Titanic Pigeon Forge exhibit is the world’s largest Titanic museum attraction, and is the perfect Titanic exhibit for anyone visiting the Pigeon Forge, [...]

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New Titanic Pictures Released for 25th Anniversary of Discovery

Titanic 25th Anniversary Pictures September 3, 2010

It has been nearly 25 years since the discovery of the sunken Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic. Since the rediscovery of the Titanic wreck, new pictures have been take and the goal of using acoustic imaging, sonar, and 3-D video to virtually preserve the vessel is currently underway. It is estimated that within [...]

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Titanic 2 Set to be the Next Knockbuster of the Year

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Nobody ever thought anybody would have the audacity to make a sequel to the Titanic movie. It’s pretty clear that everyone already knows how the story ends, which doesn’t leave much room for a sequel. Despite these facts, movie company Asylum just finished post-production of Titanic 2. Known for their humorous approach to blockbuster films, [...]

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Visit Titanic for $40k on the RMS Titanic Dive Expedition

Titanic Dive Expedition 2011 August 2, 2010

Ever since being built and becoming the legendary vessel that it is today, the Titanic has captivated individuals for over 100 years. Its majesty and the unique story behind the Titanic have made it one of the most popular ships of all time and a great piece of history. Now encrusted in a myriad of [...]

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The Oldest Surviving Titanic Member (Sort Of)

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The 1997 James Cameron movie Titanic has once again been the subject of many Hollywood headlines as it was recently the birthday of actress Gloria Stuart. Stuart, who played the older version of Rose in the Titanic movie is about to celebrate her 100th birthday which makes her the oldest member of the cast. The [...]

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Titanic 100th Anniversary Cruise Tickets

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In order to commemorate the largest maritime disaster in history, Fred Olsen lines is planning on taking guests on a cruise modeled after the legendary Titanic. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg during its maiden voyage and took the lives of 1,517 passengers. Now, 1oo years later, a cruise will once again [...]

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