National Titanic Remembrance Day
National Titanic Remembrance Day, on April 15th, commemorates the lives of those who were lost when the Titanic sank into the North Atlantic's icy waters in 1912. We commemorate the more than 1,500 people who died on that day.
On her maiden voyage from England to New York City, the Titanic, nicknamed "the unsinkable ship," crashed an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912. On April 15, the Titanic sank later, in the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Many that died did so mainly due to a lack of lifeboats onboard the ship.
Since that time, journalists, engineers, ocean explorers, historian, survivors, and descendants of those who were killed have been trying to piece together the events leading up to that night. Countless hours of documentation, rescue expeditions, and interviews have been collected to record the perspectives of those concerned. From the investors to the architects, the engineers, and the sailers, right down to the communications and those left behind, every angle and myth has been considered. And to this day, it's still a heartbreaking and enthralling tale no matter where you start.
How to celebrate #titanicremembranceday
- As you cruise through Titanic's past, learn more about its mysteries, people, and myths
- Learn about the Titanic's construction and follow its timeline
- Discover the survivors' tales
- Watch a documentary, film, or take a virtual tour of the ship
- By Walter Lord, A Night to Remember by Walter Lord A Night to Remember. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. A Night to Remember by Walter Lord
- Passengers, Sailors, Shipbuilders, Aristocrats, and the Worlds They Came From Richard Davenport-Hines' The Titanic's Passengers, Sailors, Shipbuilders, Aristocrats, and the Worlds They Came From by Richard Davenport-Hines
- Kate Winslet and Leonardo DeCaprio appear in James Cameron's Titanic directed by James Cameron starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DeCaprio
- Francis Delany's film The Titanic (2012) directed by Waking the Titanic (2012) directed by Waking the Titanic (2012)
- National Geographic's Secrets of the Titanic (1986) by National Geographic
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #TitanicRemembranceDay
History has a national titanic remembrance day
Many who died aboard the Titanic in 1912 are commemorated on the date of the Titanic's sinking in honor of those who lost their lives aboard the Titanic in 1912. Although each year since its sinking, memorial services have been dedicated to commemorating the tragic loss, no one or group has confirmed the date.
Titanic FAQ
Who made Titanic? Q. Who built Titanic?
Titanic for the White Star Line was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. A. The Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, built Titanic for the White Star Line.
Q. How long did it take to build Titanic? Q. How long did it take?
The A. Titanic took about three years to build.
Q. Who was Titanic's architect?
A. Thomas Andrews, the chief naval architect, was the chief naval architect. He died on Titanic's deck.
