On Sunday, the British liner Balmoral set sail along the route of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The ship left the very same dock from where the legendary ship had sailed exactly 100 years ago.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaOn Sunday, the British liner Balmoral set sail along the route of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The ship left the very same dock from where the legendary ship had sailed exactly 100 years ago.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
On Sunday, the British liner Balmoral set sail along the route of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The ship left the very same dock from where the legendary ship had sailed exactly 100 years ago.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe cruise liner Balmoral, which was built in 1988, is lighter and slower than the Titanic. It is also 50 meters shorter. Consequently, the Balmoral had to set sail two days earlier, on April 8, rather than April 10, in order to reach the Titanic disaster site exactly 100 years later.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The cruise liner Balmoral, which was built in 1988, is lighter and slower than the Titanic. It is also 50 meters shorter. Consequently, the Balmoral had to set sail two days earlier, on April 8, rather than April 10, in order to reach the Titanic disaster site exactly 100 years later.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe organizers of the cruise promise a complete reenactment of the early 20th century environment. Menus from the RMS Titanic will provide an insight into early 20th century delicacies. A band will play onboard the ship. And passengers have been asked to wear costumes of that bygone age.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The organizers of the cruise promise a complete reenactment of the early 20th century environment. Menus from the RMS Titanic will provide an insight into early 20th century delicacies. A band will play onboard the ship. And passengers have been asked to wear costumes of that bygone age.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaBut many people decided not to wait for the departure. All of a sudden, the port was filled with persons wearing bonnets and bowlers and carrying walking sticks and umbrellas.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
But many people decided not to wait for the departure. All of a sudden, the port was filled with persons wearing bonnets and bowlers and carrying walking sticks and umbrellas.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaOn that day, 21st century people could see the rather exotic-looking vintage suitcases, a copy of a table from the ill-fated Titanic and even the Titanic Daily Herald newspaper.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
On that day, 21st century people could see the rather exotic-looking vintage suitcases, a copy of a table from the ill-fated Titanic and even the Titanic Daily Herald newspaper.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaActually, the vintage clothes were used on the set of James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic.” Kate Winslet who starred in “Titanic” wore these dresses.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Actually, the vintage clothes were used on the set of James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic.” Kate Winslet who starred in “Titanic” wore these dresses.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaAlthough the Balmoral lacks third-class accommodations, the tickets cost much less than 100 years ago. In 1912, the most modest first-class cabin cost the equivalent of 1,800 pounds today and the most expensive stateroom was 68,000 pounds. Those sailing the Balmoral today had to pay 2,500-8,000 pounds.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Although the Balmoral lacks third-class accommodations, the tickets cost much less than 100 years ago. In 1912, the most modest first-class cabin cost the equivalent of 1,800 pounds today and the most expensive stateroom was 68,000 pounds. Those sailing the Balmoral today had to pay 2,500-8,000 pounds.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThere are 1,309 passengers onboard the Balmoral, or just as many as onboard the Titanic. There will be 500 stewards, or 100 more than those who sailed on the Titanic.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
There are 1,309 passengers onboard the Balmoral, or just as many as onboard the Titanic. There will be 500 stewards, or 100 more than those who sailed on the Titanic.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaPhilip Littlejohn, the grandson of a first-class steward who survived the sinking of the Titanic, is sailing aboard the Balmoral. Littlejohn is the only descendant of the liner’s passengers and crew who has visited the wreck site in a deep sea submersible.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Philip Littlejohn, the grandson of a first-class steward who survived the sinking of the Titanic, is sailing aboard the Balmoral. Littlejohn is the only descendant of the liner’s passengers and crew who has visited the wreck site in a deep sea submersible.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe Balmoral will reach the disaster site exactly 100 years later. A memorial service will be held there. The liner will subsequently sail to the Canadian port of Halifax where many victims of the Titanic disaster are buried. The Balmoral is scheduled to reach New York City on April 20.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The Balmoral will reach the disaster site exactly 100 years later. A memorial service will be held there. The liner will subsequently sail to the Canadian port of Halifax where many victims of the Titanic disaster are buried. The Balmoral is scheduled to reach New York City on April 20.