Titanic 96th Anniversary
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:36 pm
The 96th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is on Monday, April 14. There's so much online about Titanic since I googled it a few years ago.
There are a bunch of Titanic short videos on You Tube. Just type in Titanic in the search. There's even one with bunnies playing the parts. (Maybe it's something kids would like.) You can hear Celine Dion's entire Titanic song, simulations of the sinking, a simulation of it sailing ...
Forum friend, Susan, and I were joking about someone making a Lizzie Borden pop-up book. I found a Titanic pop-up book on one of the sites. I hope it isn't too sad for kids. "Now, wave to Daddy for the last time." And you work the tab in back of the page for making the child's hand go back and forth ... I've been in Lizzieland too long ...
On the Titanic Historical Society's site, they say that the plaque they placed at the wreck site is GONE. It looks like somebody took it. There are others there, but not theirs. That is a super website. The organization was founded by Ed Karmuda in 1963 - the first devoted to Titanic. With your membership, you receive a gorgeous, glossy (collectible) magazine, "The Commutator". The museum, which is in Springfield, Massachusetts (about right in the middle of Massachusetts) is technically in "Indian Orchard". It's in the back of Henry's Jewelry Store. It was so cool to walk in and see Ed Karmuda sitting behind a counter repairing a watch, while his sister, Karen, was behind the counter at the museum. She was fascinating to talk to. Anyway, I would highly recommend subscribing and visiting the museum and their website (which does include a 'museum store'). I am in no way connected to the THS, tho I was a member years ago for several years.
Then there is the Titanic Ship (calling itself the world's largest museum) in Branson, MO. It's a permanent structure, built on the water. It's two stories high, contains something like 400 pieces from the wreck, and sounds wonderful! Like when the Titanic exhibits toured the country, you get a pass with a Titanic passenger's name on it to board. Apparently it's pretty much a self-guided tour. I was surprised at the prices: Just ten bucks for children, and less than $20 for an adult. It might be best to buy your tickets online to make sure you get yours for the date and time you want. Ed Karmuda, of the THS above, is involved in this museum. Like Michael Martins or Stef Koorey on Lizzie, he is always being tapped on the shoulder for his expertise when someone is working on a Titanic project.
The website for the Branson museum is interesting.
Keep an eye out for documentaries on tv. There's sure to be some goodies on over the next few days. CQD. No, I'll sign off with the "new" code: SOS. SOS. I may never get to use it again. Who said that line and in what movie?
There are a bunch of Titanic short videos on You Tube. Just type in Titanic in the search. There's even one with bunnies playing the parts. (Maybe it's something kids would like.) You can hear Celine Dion's entire Titanic song, simulations of the sinking, a simulation of it sailing ...
Forum friend, Susan, and I were joking about someone making a Lizzie Borden pop-up book. I found a Titanic pop-up book on one of the sites. I hope it isn't too sad for kids. "Now, wave to Daddy for the last time." And you work the tab in back of the page for making the child's hand go back and forth ... I've been in Lizzieland too long ...
On the Titanic Historical Society's site, they say that the plaque they placed at the wreck site is GONE. It looks like somebody took it. There are others there, but not theirs. That is a super website. The organization was founded by Ed Karmuda in 1963 - the first devoted to Titanic. With your membership, you receive a gorgeous, glossy (collectible) magazine, "The Commutator". The museum, which is in Springfield, Massachusetts (about right in the middle of Massachusetts) is technically in "Indian Orchard". It's in the back of Henry's Jewelry Store. It was so cool to walk in and see Ed Karmuda sitting behind a counter repairing a watch, while his sister, Karen, was behind the counter at the museum. She was fascinating to talk to. Anyway, I would highly recommend subscribing and visiting the museum and their website (which does include a 'museum store'). I am in no way connected to the THS, tho I was a member years ago for several years.
Then there is the Titanic Ship (calling itself the world's largest museum) in Branson, MO. It's a permanent structure, built on the water. It's two stories high, contains something like 400 pieces from the wreck, and sounds wonderful! Like when the Titanic exhibits toured the country, you get a pass with a Titanic passenger's name on it to board. Apparently it's pretty much a self-guided tour. I was surprised at the prices: Just ten bucks for children, and less than $20 for an adult. It might be best to buy your tickets online to make sure you get yours for the date and time you want. Ed Karmuda, of the THS above, is involved in this museum. Like Michael Martins or Stef Koorey on Lizzie, he is always being tapped on the shoulder for his expertise when someone is working on a Titanic project.
The website for the Branson museum is interesting.
Keep an eye out for documentaries on tv. There's sure to be some goodies on over the next few days. CQD. No, I'll sign off with the "new" code: SOS. SOS. I may never get to use it again. Who said that line and in what movie?
and my Titanic site at