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Titanic 100th anniversary

A series of events are being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster of April 1912. Relatives of the victims are attending a memorial service commemorating the ship setting sail from Southampton 100 years ago.

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Prayers said for victims of Titanic disaster

A memorial service, marking the 100th year anniversary of the Titanic disaster, has taken place aboard the MS Balmoral at the wreck site in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Cruise ship passengers - including descendants of those who perished - and crew said prayers at the spot where the Titanic sank with the loss of more than 1,500 lives.

A crew member throws a wreath overboard during a memorial service, marking the 100th year anniversary of the Titanic disaster. Credit: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
Prayers were said at the spot where Titanic sunk 100 years ago. Credit: AP
Passengers participate in a memorial service aboard the MS Balmoral. Credit: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis

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