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Titanic
10 Best boat-themed films of the 1990s
The 90s gave us some memorable boat-themed film classics. The Hunt for Red October kept us glued to the screen and there was not a dry eye in the cinema when Titanic came out. But which one is the best film of the 90s? Take our poll and vote for…
Rare Titanic lifejacket goes on display in Southampton
A rare Titanic lifejacket, which is likely to have been worn by one of the survivors of the sinking, has gone on public display at the SeaCity Museum
1:1 RMS Titanic replica is being built in China
A keel laying ceremony has been held in China to mark the start of construction of the "New Titanic". The full scale replica of the doomed original is costing £116 million.
Titanic lifejacket locker key sells for £85,000 at auction
A key which opened a lifejacket locker on board the ill-fated White Star liner, Titanic has been sold at auction for £85,000.
Video: New film shows RMS Titanic’s final moments in real time
A new animation recreates the sinking of the Titanic and was released on the anniversary of the tragedy.