by Lady Kathleen | Feb 27, 2019 | Titanic in the News
We all know the stories of Johnny Appleseed, Jack and Jill and, of course, the Titanic. However, let’s be honest here. Many people never heard the story until James Cameron released his 1997 blockbuster, “Titanic.” So thank you, Mr. Cameron. The...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 27, 2019 | Titanic in the News
A brand-new bacterial species has been found aboard the RMS Titanic, which is contributing to its deterioration. The discovery reveals a potential new microbial threat to the exterior of ships and underwater metal structures such as oil rigs. The researchers, who...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 27, 2019 | Titanic in the News
A rust stain may be all that will remain of the RMS Titanic in 15 to 20 years, according to new research into the submerged ocean liner wreck. Working at a depth of over two miles, a never-before-seen bacterial species is devouring the hull of the so-called...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 27, 2019 | Titanic in the News
Growing up, Yvonne Hume had heard only snippets of information about her great-uncle John Law Hume. He was one of the band members on the RMS Titanic who famously played on even as the liner was sinking in the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg. But outside of...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 27, 2019 | Titanic in the News
The RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that was, at her time, the largest ship ever built, alongside her sister ships. Constructed in Belfast, Ireland, the Titanic was designed to carry mail and passengers between the British Isles and North America. Famously, she...