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RMS Titanic's 100th anniversary

The 15th April 2012 marks 100 years since the sinking of RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Explore the history of Titanic and the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night 100 years ago with these Usborne books.

Titanic sticker bookTitanic sticker book

Travel back in time with this fascinating sticker book, jam-packed with information, photographs and illustrations of the Titanic. Discover all aspects of the ship’s famous story, from the construction to its tragic end, while adding stickers to complete the pages.

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Young Reading TitanicYoung Reading Titanic

This vivid retelling of the major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style, brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" ship and its doomed maiden voyage. Young Reading Titanic includes dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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Usborne Quicklinks

Quicklinks for internet-linked books

Find out more about RMS Titanic and watch footage of the wreck with internet links on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Titanic timeline

  • 2nd April - RMS Titanic leaves Belfast bound for Southampton
  • 10th April - Titanic sets sail on her maiden voyage to New York City
  • 14th April - An iceberg hits the ship at 11:40pm causing fatal damage
  • 15th April - Titanic sinks and 1,517 people lose their lives
  • 15th April - RMS Carpathia picks up survivors in lifeboats
  • 17th April - Titanic due to arrive in New York City
  • 18th April - Carpathia arrives in New York City with just 711 survivors
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