St-Vincent & Grenadines 1997: BLOCK MNH "85th Anniversary Sinking of the TITANIC 1912" (TITANIC97-SVBN)

85th anniversary of the Maiden Voyage and the Sinking of the Titanic (April 10-15, 1912)

On the night of April 14-15, 1912, the world's largest ship sank off the coast of Newfoundland after striking an iceberg. Nearly 1,500 people drowned, while more than 700 were rescued. More than any other, this maritime tragedy became a true legend: that of the "Titanic." The discovery of the wreck, followed by James Cameron's film, fueled public interest in unraveling the mysteries of the sinking. More than any other, this maritime tragedy became a true legend: that of the "Titanic."