RMS Titanic - Colne, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 51.340 W 002° 10.589
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This model of the "unsinkable" Titanic which was sunk by an iceberg in 1912 stands near to a memorial bust dedicated to Wallace Hartley.
Waymark Code: WMHXXB
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/25/2013
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The nearby memorial was erected in commemoration of the band leader of the ship, who was born in Colne, Lancashire.
The ship was the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service and was believed to be unsinkable due to its many watertight compartments. However when the iceberg struck the side of the ship it damaged the side plates of the ship covering 5 of these compartments causing the ship to sink around 3 hours later.
Hartley and the rest of the band continued to play whilst the ship was sinking to try and keep the passengers calm.
The 8 band members were amongst the approximately 1500 people who died in the disaster.
Where is original located?: The original ship sank on its maiden voyage
Where is this replica located?: Albert Road, Colne next to Wallace Hartley memorial
Who created the original?: Harland and Wolff shipbuilders
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1912
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