These days, it’s easier to come across footage of the Titanic below water rather than above. But here you have it. The Titanic under construction in Belfast in 1911 – a year before it became the stuff of legend. Thanks Lauren for sending this our way. Always appreciate readers joining in on the fun…
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aggressive editing on the footage though?:)
What is the name of that piece of music? (I should know it, I’m drawing a blank.
The music is Pacobel’s Canon in D minor.
The music is the 1st movement of the sonata no.14 in C sharp minor, op. 27, “Moonlight”, by Ludwig Van Beethoven.