Memorial cruise of the Titanic with 1.309 passengers sets off from Southampton

Monday, April 9th 2012 - 06:07 UTC

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Descendants of those who died in the Titanic disaster 100 years ago have set sail on a memorial cruise to the site of the wreck. The MS Balmoral left Southampton on Saturday on a 12-night cruise to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the liner that hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Read full article

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LEPRecon
Hmm, I wouldn't want to tempt providence myself. I certainly hope they make it without incident. Especially past Fri 13th April, unlucky for some. Plus there have been lots of problems with cruise liners recently, from engine trouble, fires, to hitting rocks and sinking.

Bon voyage to them all.
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brit abroad
If it goes down, it'll make a great sequel film!
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lsolde
@1,
My thoughts too.
Tempting fate just a little too much.
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Truth_Telling_Troll
The best known achievement of British sailing turns 100. Congratulations UK!
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