Hardy’s lines on the loss of the Titanic…

I’ve not really followed the saga of the Titanic centenary in Belfast. What I’ve read or heard about the local commemorations has been generally positive, and whatever misgivings I may have about the efficacy of the considerable public investment in the project, the loss of 1500 souls within a few hours is well worth the remembering. It’s been big news in other places far from Belfast. Dorset, Hampshire and the Port of Southampton have also been remembering the many stories …

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