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11:07 am
June 19, 2009
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We are fast approaching the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic. There is a re-release of James Cameron’s Blockbuster “Titanic” in 3D and a new TV series on ITV in the UK leading up to that faithful day, April 15th.
How do you plan to mark it?
The time of sinking is given as 2.20AM GMT on Monday April 15th 1912, this year the 15th of April is a Sunday, where will you be?
What about the Titanic Locations, Belfast, Southampton, Cherbourg, Cobh (Queenstown) Halifax and New York? What plans are afoot to mark the centenary in these locations?
Did you know John Jacob Astor a cousin of the Astor’s of Hever Castle was on board and perished?
How do you plan to mark the centenary of Titanic sinking?
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2:16 pm
May 16, 2011
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I'll probably just watch the movie on that day, I mean it's one of my favorite movies already so. And that is where my crush for Leonardo Dicaprio started so thank you James Cameron 
. Mr.Cameron is such a genious for coming up with such an epic movie.
Hey, I know this has nothing to do with ipaud's post but do you think Rose died at the end of the movie or was asleep and had a dream about her being with Jack again? -James Cameron has said that he wants the viewers to decided that and he won't say what actually was meant to happen. To me, personally, I think she died and met with Jack and everyone who died on the ship and I think that it made the more epic ending.
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4:00 pm
June 7, 2010
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Ipaud,
Here is a link for Halifax's planned event for Titanic celebrations. I may try and take some in, but not sure. Halifax is about 3.5 hrs. from where I live, so you never know.
Mya,
I think Rose died at the end, and she was meeting Jack in heaven. I know that is a rather romantic notion, but I wanted them to finally be together. It's been a long time since I've watched this movie, but I remember it well. It was the film when I “fell” for Leo Dicaprio!
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
4:42 pm
June 19, 2009
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Heres the link for Cobh (pronounced Cove) or Queenstown as it was known as in 1912.
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6:20 pm
November 18, 2010
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2.20am GMT = 9.20pm EST for me so I’ll probably be up and I imagine the Hostory channel will take a break from aliens and monsters to show something about the Titanic.
The sinking of the Concordia off the Italian coat on Friday reminded me of the sinking of the Titanic.
There was panic, like in a film, dishes crashing to the floor, people running, people falling down the stairs”
Fulvio Rocci Survivor
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6:51 pm
May 16, 2011
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DuchessofBrittany said:
Ipaud,
Here is a link for Halifax's planned event for Titanic celebrations. I may try and take some in, but not sure. Halifax is about 3.5 hrs. from where I live, so you never know.
Mya,
I think Rose died at the end, and she was meeting Jack in heaven. I know that is a rather romantic notion, but I wanted them to finally be together. It's been a long time since I've watched this movie, but I remember it well. It was the film when I “fell” for Leo Dicaprio!
Me and you both! LOL, seems like Mr.Dicaprio has us girls drooling for his romantic ways – he died to save her! There's no better way to say I love you than that, forget diamonds! 
(Just Kidding, I cry every time I see the beautiful Jack die
).
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7:00 pm
November 18, 2010
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Anyanka said:
2.20am GMT = 9.20pm EST for me so I'll probably be up and I imagine the Hostory channel will take a break from aliens and monsters to show something about the Titanic.
History channel not hostory channel as the latter sounds like it should be an investigation into ladies of the night.
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5:13 am
April 11, 2011
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Some years ago, whilst working for the local authority, I had to oversee the budget for the upkeep of the motor yacht Sundowner. This boat was now in dry dock in Ramsgate and being looked after by our Maritime Museum. The point being that this yacht was owned by Charles Lightoller, Second Officer on the Titanic when she sank (he had been First Officer during the Titanic's sea trials). His wife, being Australian, thought of the name and the yacht was sailed by the pair for many years.
Although Lightoller didn't get the most sympathetic coverage in the film (who did!), he was a remarkable man with a long and distinguished naval career. Sundowner, sailed by Lightoller, did some secret coastal survey work prior to WW2, and later took part in the Dunkirk evacuation, again sailed by Lightoller.
I have been lucky enough to have been on board this yacht, and feel, in a very small way, a connection to the events of Lightoller's life because of this (touching history, so to speak).
5:42 pm
June 19, 2009
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I do imagine that a 3D version of Leonardo Di Caprio or should I say Titanic will draw a little attention again ladies. Love your byline Anyanka BTW…
Neill, what an interesting story, are there any pictures of Sundowner?
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5:59 pm
June 19, 2009
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Did you know that Titanic had two sister ships? Olympic and Britannic and are known as the “Olympic” class. All were owned by the White Star Line who were in competition with the Lusitania and Mauretania Cunard's transatlantic passenger liners. Ironically, both companies merged in the '30's, the Britannic was used as a hospital ship and sound during the 1st world war near Greece. While the Olympic continued in service for many years after the loss of her sister ship Titanic.
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7:48 pm
May 16, 2011
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A little attention? LOL
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2:09 am
April 11, 2011
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ipaud, try this link for Sundowner (there may be others).
6:58 am
June 19, 2009
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My boat WILL come back for you Mya Elise!
Thank you Neil, how well preserved “Sundowner” is. a real gem.
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7:25 am
June 19, 2009
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There is the curious story of VIOLET JESSOP who survived disasters on all three ships. First Olympic's collision with the war ship HMS Hawke in the Isle of Wight on September 20, 1911 as a stewardess with the White Star line. Less than a year later, Violet was one of the lucky souls to survive the Titanic disaster. In the first world war, Violet was a nurse on the Britannic on her sixth journey to Greece to collect wounded when the Britannic was either hit by a torpedo or a land mine and sunk in just 55 minutes. She survived and lived on in obscurity.
Violet was born in Argentina of Irish parents, but returned to England with her family when she was a young teen.
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7:57 am
June 19, 2009
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If you have some free time, there is a Titanic memorial cruse….
http://www.titanicmemorialcruise.co.uk
A bit tacky for me, but the Southampton leg is booked out. If you hurry there are still accommodation in the upper decks out of New York.
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1:51 pm
June 19, 2009
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First Class passengers who paid in todays money £100,000 for the voyage were treated to a 10 course meal in the first class dining room it consisted of;
The First-Class Menu
As served in the first-class dining saloon of the R.M.S. Titanic on April 14, 1912
| First Course |
| Hors D'Oeuvres Oysters |
| Second Course |
| Consommé Olga Cream of Barley |
| Third Course |
| Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Cucumbers |
| Fourth Course |
| Filet Mignons Lili Saute of Chicken, Lyonnaise Vegetable Marrow Farci |
| Fifth Course |
| Lamb, Mint Sauce Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes Green Pea Creamed Carrots Boiled Rice Parmentier & Boiled New Potatoes |
| Sixth Course |
| Punch Romaine |
| Seventh Course |
| Roast Squab & Cress |
| Eighth Course |
| Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette |
| Ninth Course |
| Pate de Foie Gras Celery |
| Tenth Course |
| Waldorf Pudding Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly Chocolate & Vanilla Eclairs French Ice Cream |
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5:04 pm
May 16, 2011
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Cooool!
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6:01 pm
June 19, 2009
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I have put some pictures up on Facebook also of Titanic, its not possible here.
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7:42 am
June 19, 2009
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The focal point on the Olympic class ships was the grand staircase. As a lasting image, this was used by James Cameron in the movie “Titanic” with great effect. A replica of the stairs has been built in the Titanic museum in Belfast but did you know that one of these stairs still exist?
In the northeast of England there is a little hotel called “The White Swan Inn” and when the RMS Olympic was broken apart in Scotland in the late '30's, the stairwell and lounge of the Olympic were purchased and put in the hotel. I have never visited but there are many pictures around of their “Olympic suite” and many weddings and functions are held with the surrounds of the Olympic as the back drop. If I am ever back up the northeast corner of England, The White Swan is on my list. If anyone is interested, the address is;
White Swan Hotel
Bondgate Within
Alnwick (pronounced Annick)
NE66 1TD
England
I have put some pictures on my fb, if anyone is interested.
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10:15 am
February 24, 2010
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Ipaud,
Thank you for posting the pictures on FB. What a wonderful collection you have. If I ever get to England, the White Swan has made it to my list of things to see.
When my husband and I were in Williamsburg, Va. several years ago. We visited the Marine Museum there. We didn't know until we arrived that the Titanic memorabilia was being shown. When we walked in, they gave each of us a copy of a real passenger's ticket. For effect, there were hardly any lights on in the place. The artifacts, however, were in well-lit cases. It was kind of eerie. At the end of the tour, we were informed whether the passenger we had the ticket for, had lived or died. My passenger lived. My husband's passenger did not. It was quite an experience.
