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This week marks the 97th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on the night of the 14th April1912 on it’s maiden voyage to New York.

A subject of great fascination for many people in Australia and overseas this recent news item from the National Archives in the UK  highlights some interesting and important records  in their collection to explore online.

If you’re luck enough to be going to the UK for holidays you might want to catch the Titanic honor and glory exhibition the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Or check out some Titanic books available from our Museum Store.