| | }}'''[[R.M.S.]] ''Titanic''''' was a luxury passenger liner which sank after striking an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, while on its maiden voyage from [[Southampton]], [[England]], to [[New York City]], resulting in the deaths of 1,517 passengers and crew. This disaster has been the subject of films, plays, literature, and scientific scrutiny. | | }}'''[[R.M.S.]] ''Titanic''''' was a luxury passenger liner which sank after striking an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, while on its maiden voyage from [[Southampton]], [[England]], to [[New York City]], resulting in the deaths of 1,517 passengers and crew. This disaster has been the subject of films, plays, literature, and scientific scrutiny. |
| | + | The tragedy produced inspiring examples of self-sacrifice, [[chivalry]], and [[faith]]. The men on board, including several of the wealthiest in the world, intentionally gave up their lives for others. The band played on in a triumph of mind over matter.<ref>https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/last-song/</ref> |