One of the worst disasters in peacetime maritime history is the sinking of the Titanic. This cruise ship sinking resulted in the loss of nearly 1,500 lives. Following this cruise ship sinking, dozens of stories were created, myths were born, and hundreds of investigations took place – some of which still occur today. The events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic have been depicted in everything from books and documentaries to movies and re-enactments. In fact, the 1997 blockbuster movie Titanic is the top grossing film of all time, earning a total U.S. gross of $600,788,188.
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