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the early hours of 15 April 1912, RMS sank into the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of more than 1,500 lives. Since itshas remained a subject of huge public interest and its story continues to resonate today – more than a century later – with countless books, films and exhibitions exploring every facet of the disaster. – from its construction in Belfast and life on board, to passenger stories and its dramatic rediscovery in 1985. Turn to page 28 to get started.

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