4 h. ago Letter written on board the Titanic before it sank sells for eye

The correspondence between a first class passenger and his uncle appears to guess at the huge ship's disaster, with one mysterious line that has an inexplicable creepiness - it's no wonder the letter was sold at auction

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11 h. ago Haunting letter written by Titanic passenger days before huge ocean liner sank sells for £300,000

Colonel Archibald Gracie - who survived the sinking but died months later from his injuries - told a friend he would 'await my journey's end' before judging his experience on the 'fine ship'.

Economics

1 week ago The Ladies' pocket watch found on Titanic victim that still bears the scars of the disaster exactly 113 years on

It was found among the possessions of Danish passenger Hans Christensen Givard, 27, who was one of 1,517 who died when the liner sank exactly 113 years ago.

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2 w. ago Proof of engineers' ultimate sacrifice on the Titanic: Key detail on 3D scan reveals how crewmen chose to die to keep the lights on as ocean liner sank

Images show how a valve on the deck of the stern is an open position, meaning steam was still flowing into the ship's electricity generating system.

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3 w. ago Ryanair sues air traffic control HQ for £5m after WFH engineer ruined 700,000 passengers' travel plans because password failed on one of the busiest days of the year

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, speaking at the time, criticised NATS engineers for sitting 'at home in their pyjamas' as passengers were left stranded at airports.

Economics

3 w. ago Grandma's wise advice that saved little girl's life when she was dragged into ocean by huge wave

A 12-year-old girl used her grandmother's smart advice to save herself after she was pulled into rough water at Oregon's Seaside Beach on Saturday evening.

Politics

4 w. ago Cruise passengers urged to follow '1 day rule' before they even board the ship

A 'one day rule' has been shared for anyone going on a cruise, to ensure they don't miss the ship - and it's particularly handy for anyone flying in from overseas

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last month Heathrow airport braced for more travel disruption next month as passenger assistance workers strike

Around 500 workers providing assistance to passengers with restricted mobility will strike for four days

Society