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Apologies if this has been previously addressed; I did search and try to find previous threads on the topic. In Margaret Brown's account, she wrote that Hichens "dwelt on the dire fate awaiting us, narrating at great length the incidents that happened at Liverpool - how two large steamers, the...

The tale of the Titanic is featured in countless history books, films and TV series. Step back in time with the gripping experience of Titanic. The Exhibition, which will arrive this November in New York. https://secretnyc.co/titanic-exhibit-new-york/ Note: This is the exhibition that was in...

Beyond the infamous Titanic — whose survivors docked at Pier 54 — and the HMS Hussar — which still lies in its unknown resting place today with a multi-million dollar treasure — New York is no stranger to shipwrecks. The city’s surrounding waters hide over 300 ill-fated ships, many of which met...

A new musical about the Titanic, featuring Celine Dion songs – and a character based on the pop icon – is coming to New York. "Titanique," produced by Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price, is set to star Broadway actress Marla Mindelle as Celine Dion, who narrates the stage send-up of the 1997...

New York Tribune, 11 February 1922 Original article digitized by the Library of Congress Retrieved from the Library of Congress' Chronicling America web site, Chronicling America « Library of Congress

The commonly understood answer is late (about 9:30 PM) on the rainy evening of April 18th, 1912. However, there are many images of the ship "arriving in New York" or "survivors going ashore" that are clearly taken during daylight hours. For instance, this is a popular photo of wireless operator...

Where would the Titanic have docked when she got to New York?

Titanic's time was after 12:00 AM when the first distress calls were sent, and David Sarnoff was one person who picked them up in New York City. What was the time in New York City if it was 12 AM in the Mid-Atlantic?

I have not been to this place in a number of years but due to changes in my professional life, I find I now have access to a number of subscriber data bases that allow for quick access to many historical newspaper articles. Random searching recently revealed this fascinating six page feature on...

The TV miniseries Titanic Blood & Steel shows him preparing for it.

How close to New York City was the Titanic when it sank? How much further did it need to travel before arrival?

Hi All, Can anyone suggest a Titanic expert based in New York who might be good to interview about third class passengers?

Hello everyone, Last night while finishing reading the awesome book "On A Sea of Glass" I wondered where the crew used to sleep while the ship was in New-York? It seems obvious that that could be on the ship, but if we push the thought a little further, it becomes far less obvious : in winter...

Found this remarkable video on youtube which recaptures life in New York city in 1911 with incredible sound effects. Almost feels like I could step inside the film and see the Olympic approaching on her maiden voyage. .

It seems Titanic was pushing to arrive early but surely passengers would have made plans for meeting with people/ arriving at places/ getting picked up etc at certain times. And these are the days before cell phones (obviously) so plans weren't easy to change at short notice. Would they have...

New York City’s Ferry Fleet Is Off to a Fast Start

100 passengers rescued after N.Y. ferry runs aground

Hi everybody. Longtime student of Titanic and first-time poster here. When I was in school, we had an American History textbook featuring this photo in it, for a chapter detailing the arrival of immigrants in the U.S.: Immigrants view the Statue of Liberty while entering New York harbor...

Dozens Injured After Ferry Hits Dock In Lower Manhattan « CBS New York