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National Titanic Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 15. This day is dedicated to paying tribute to people who died in Titanic after its wreck in 1914. Moreover, it reviews Maritime regulations, which could have assisted in saving victims, if it were vanced and well-established during that time. 

Why is this day observed?

National Titanic Remembrance Day is dedicated to paying tribute to victims who died during demise of Titanic in 1914. This Olympic class Ocean liner started its voy from England to New York on April 10, 1912, and carried around 1317 passengers and 885 crew members. However, after four days of its departure, Titanic hit iceberg while it was heing towards Newfoundland. Unfortunately, it broke down and drowned in rth Atlantic Ocean. Half of passengers remained in ship and could t be rescued. On or hand, water temperature was quite low, which led to rapid deaths. 

History of National Titanic Remembrance Day

As per reports, only 33 bodies could be recovered out of 1500 deaths. Later on, in 1985, debris of ship was recovered and got displayed in different museums. Those who survived lost everything that y owned. refore, general public and charity organisations from all over world lent ir support and helped m. Moreover, Women’s relief committees stepped up to provide clos with women and numerous private trains dropped survivors to ir relative’s house without charging m money. Hence, April 15 is observed annually to commemorate people who lost ir lives. 

Significance of day 

On National Titanic Remembrance Day, people usually discover more about Titanic’s history. y re different articles, watch documentaries and books to gain kwledge. Furrmore, people explore stories of survivors. Here are some of things that you can check that day. 

·      A Night to Remember by Walter Lord

·      Voyrs of Titanic: Passengers, Sailors, Shipbuilders, Aristocrats, and Worlds y Came From by Richard Davenport-Hines

·      Waking Titanic (2012) directed by Francis Delany

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National Titanic Remembrance Day 2020

Moreover, people express mselves and share ir ideas on social media on National Titanic Remembrance Day. y also post rarely kwn facts about heart-breaking incident and pay condolences to victims. Different hashtags including #TitanicUnkwn and related phrases are used to learn more. 

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