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The Oldest Surviving Titanic Member (Sort Of)

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:44:16 +0000

The 1997 James Cameron movie Titanic has once again been the subject of many Holly wood 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 1930s star of such movies as The Old Dark House and The Invisible Man will be honored for her accomplishments and will be the focus of one Titanic birthday party.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will be hosted the event to honor the actress. Playing the fictional Titanic survivor Rose in the James Cameron film, Stuart lent her acting talent to the film producing one of the most believable depictions of Titanic survivors ever captured in Hollywood. The event took placed on July 22nd at the Academy and featured clips and onstage conversations between Stuart and legendary movie critic and movie historian Leonard Maltin. The event was a mere $5 for public admission and commemorated an accomplished actor in the world of movies.

In 1933, Stuart became the 843rd member of the Screen Actors Guild and is the sole surviving member of the era. With the James Cameron film set to be re-released in 2012 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the accomplishments of Stuart will once again be showcased on the silver screen with the Titanic movie appearing in 3d.

With the last actual surviving member of the Titanic’s passing in March of 2009, Stuart represents what is the oldest surviving Titanic member of current day. Although it may simply be in film, the Titanic survivor was commemorated not only for her breathtaking performance in the James Cameron film, but celebrated as one of the oldest members of the Academy and boasting a career that has spanned nearly a century.

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Titanic 100 Year Anniversary Cruise to Set Sail in 2012

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:27:37 +0000

Nearly 100 years later, people’s fascination with the Titanic is still going strong. Just take a look at the Titanic 100th Anniversary Coin to see what I mean. To commemorate the triumph and tragedy that was the RMS Titanic, the cruise ship Balmoral, will set sail in early April of 2010 and sail the exact same route as the Titanic. The ship will be operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, whose parent company Harland Wollf is responsible for building the Titanic.

Sticking to the facts, the Titanic 100 anniversary cruise will carry 1,309 passengers, sail the same route as the Titanic, make all of the same stops, and even sail to the place where she met her watery grave. After leaving from Southampton, the Balmoral will sail to the Irish port of Cobh (formerly known as Queenstown). The ship will then sail through the north Atlantic and reach the final resting place of the Titanic. A memorial ceremony remembering the Titanic sinking will be held between 11:40 pm and 2:20 am.

Truly a modern marvel of her time, the Titanic is still able to travel at faster speeds than the Balmoral despite being built nearly 80 years earlier. After traveling to the spot of the Titanic disaster, the cruise will continue to sail and take passengers to the Fairview Lawn Cemetery where 121 passengers of the original Titanic hare laid to rest.

Everything on the Titanic 100 year anniversary cruise will be tailored to fit the feel of the original vessel. From the food, all the way down to the entertainment will reflect the parlance of the era in which the Titanic was present. Passengers will also be able to hear from Titanic historians and scholars in order to gain a better understandi9ng of what was a true masterpiece of her time.

Reservations began earlier this month and tickets are going fast. Prices for an inside cabin on the MS Balmoral begin at $3,900. The Titanic 100 year anniversary cruise is the perfect way to commemorate the marvel that was the Titanic and a great place to learn more about the historic vessel. Interest in the Titanic is as strong as ever, and the Titanic anniversary cruise is proof of the ship’s legendary saga.

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Titanic Anniversary, the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic Sinking

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:22:05 +0000

April 14 2012 marks Titanic’s 100th anniversary. The sinking of the RMS Titanic is one of the largest peacetime maritime tragedies in history. Titanic Universe remembers the lives lost on that day and the historical icon that the Titanic has become to the world. We have gathered the most information possible to bring our readers the complete story of the Titanic construction to Titanic wreckage as well as little known facts about the night of April 14, 1912. Remember the historical event and check out our photos, stories, and facts surrounding the Titanic Anniversary.

Update: The Titanic 100th Anniversary Coin has been released. You really ought to check out this piece of Titanic history. It’s elegant design is comprised of actual coal recovered from the Titanic!