Ceremony marks Titanic anniversary (From Daily Echo)
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Southampton service commemorates 99th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic
3:15pm Sunday 17th April 2011 in Titanic News
Titanic setting sail from Southampton
A SPECIAL service marking the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic has been held in Southampton.
The ill-fated liner sank after hitting an iceberg on April 15, 1912, on its maiden voyage.
More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the disaster, with a third of the dead coming from Southampton, most of whom were crew on the White Star liner.
Today’s ceremony at St Mary’s Church was led by the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Alan Harper.
The ship was built in Belfast, and the archbishop highlighted the links between the Northern Ireland city and Southampton.
The mayor of Southampton, Cllr Carol Cunio was among dignitaries to lay wreaths during the annual memorial service.
Members of the Titanic Society also marked the anniversary by dropping a wreath into Southampton Water.
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4:55pm Mon 18 Apr 11