97 years ago today...

[maxamuus]

The Titanic struck a iceburg and went down with 2,223 souls onboard. Of which only 706 survived. RIP.

[Dave_MaryJo]

Wow didn't know that was today, RIP.

[lidodeckbound]

Tax day, how ironic. RIP

[cruisegal58]

may this never happen again..rip

[jayscore]

Is that why I had that "sinking" feeling all day!;)

[outerbks]

On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912.minutes later, early on 15 April 1912.

 

If you cruise the Caribbean your chances of hitting an iceberg are small.:cool:

[nolaAlive]

Actually it hit the iceberg on the 14th, but did sink early on the 15th.

 

Capacity of the ship was 3547 but only had lifeboats for 1178.

[VillaHappy]

Great movie, though.

[dbogusch]

The story of Titanic fascinates even to this day. RIP.

[breezycruiser]

The story of Titanic fascinates even to this day. RIP.

 

It fascinates me too. I hope nothing like it ever happens again.

[cruiserbryce]

saw a post elsewhere about the 100 year anniversary fast approaching. Still very sad the think that it all was so un-necassary

[Fat Boy]

Great movie, though.

 

I disagree. I guessed the ending way too early in the flick. I mean, it ain't no Smokey and the Bandit.

 

My wife has watched it a number of times... maybe thinking if she watches it enough, the ending will change?

[Sirwinston]

Every lifeboat drill, reminds me of the TITANIC. The TITANIC is the reason they started to have lifeboat drills. The TITANIC was the largest ship in 1912, but is roughly the same size as the HOLIDAY.

(HOLIDAY is the smallest and oldest ship in the Carnival fleet).

 

Tom in Long Beach

I had a fun job in 1996 being part of the team that made the models for the T movie.

[Livin4Real]

On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912.minutes later, early on 15 April 1912.

 

If you cruise the Caribbean your chances of hitting an iceberg are small.:cool:

 

 

The record is skipping :p

[jessemon]

The first class last nights menu.....Hope you're hungry...

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=14268213&postcount=1

[luckycruzer]

I sailed out of the same harbor..what an eerie feeling I got..shivvers me timbers!

[Aplmac]

Every lifeboat drill, reminds me of the TITANIC.

The TITANIC is the reason they started to have lifeboat drills.

 

The TITANIC was the largest ship in 1912, but is roughly the same size as the HOLIDAY.

(HOLIDAY is the smallest and oldest ship in the Carnival fleet).

Thank you for the reminder re. lifeboat drills!

Sure they're a pain, but you GO to them...you attend. :cool:

 

 

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Usually portrayed visually as a huuuuge towering ocean liner

Titanic was in fact quite small by today's standards!

 

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Check this discussion re. her size and specs generally!

http://www.mytitanic.co.uk/specs/dimensions.php

 

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[velotaco]

seems just like yestarday.

[themarm]

I saw a show on the greatest maritime disasters - the three worst were German ships that were attempting to evacuate citizens during the war. Horrible life loss. Titanic was mentioned as a footnote. The life loss on three ships approaches 25k. RIP to all who have gone to a watery grave.

[MrPete]

Just think. In a couple of years, we won't even HAVE to worry about those perky icebergs. :eek:

[L2J]

The Titanic struck a iceburg and went down with 2,223 souls onboard. Of which only 706 survived. RIP.

 

WoW...

 

Maybe will be graced with the presence of Captain Edward John Smith?:cool::eek:

[MrPete]

WoW...

 

Maybe will be graced with the presence of Captain Edward John Smith?:cool::eek:

 

LOL One would hope he's still resting comfortably in the bowels of another cruise message board.

[L2J]

LOL One would hope he's still resting comfortably in the bowels of another cruise message board.

 

I haven't checked lately ;) But yes, one would could only hope!

 

Signed,

 

LOTP.:rolleyes:

[tedjazz]

This is kind of a Bummer thread. Icebergs, Sinking Ships, Thousands Dying in the Icy Cold Waters of the North Atlantic. :(

[luckycruzer]

Edward John Smith..alive and well..in California, still cruzin