The Ship of DreamsOn April 10, 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic began her maiden voyage from Southampton in Hampshire, England, to New York City. Five nights later, she collided with an iceberg and sank into the Atlantic, taking more than 1,500 passengers with her.
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Titanicis possibly one of the most influential films of our generation based on one of the most tragic events in modern human history. James Cameron spared no expense in recreating the historical accuracy of the Magnificent Titanic. Every detail is painstakingly accounted for, including the passengers. Vote up the most interesting details below!Â
The character of Mr. Dawson in Dunkirk (2017), was actually based on a real person named Charles Lightroller, who happened to be the 2nd Officer onboard the RMS Titanic and was portrayed in the 1997 film. He survived the sinking and then served in WWI along with the evacuation of Dunkirk in WW2.
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Benjamin Guggenheim Refused A Lifeboat In Order To Spare Women And Children
Titanic (1997) The well-dressed gentleman who decides to go down with the ship is Benjamin Guggenheim, an American businessman who refused a lifeboat in order to spare women and children. Alongside him is his valet, Giglio, who he chose to perish with.
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The Mother Soothes Her Children With Irish Mythology
As the ship sinks this woman is heard telling her children about "TÃr na nÓg, the land of eternal youth and beauty." In Irish mythology, TÃr na nÓg can be reached by going under water or across the sea.
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The Priest Was A Real Person Named Fr. Thomas Byles That Helped Passengers Escape
In the movie Titanic (1997), the priest Jack and Rose see when the ship is nearing her end was a real person named Fr. Thomas Byles. He stayed on the ship to help passengers escape and gave absolution and prayed with more than a hundred people.
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The Couple Shown In Bed Together Were Real Passengers Who Never Left Each Other's Side Until The Very End
The couple shown in bed together having accepted their fate is Isador and Ida Straus. They were the co-owners of Macy’s. Ida refused to leave his side when he refused a lifeboat spot because there were still women and children on board. They were last seen walking arm and arm together.
