The Curse of the Titanic Sister Ships

2005 | 0 minutes | 8.0 ★ (5)

The Curse of the Titanic Sister Ships
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    They were created to be the world s largest, grandest and safest ocean liners. Each were launched and sold as ships that would never sink, but despite this boast, all three were involved in maritime disasters, and two of the three were lost in the most dramatic of circumstances. This compelling documentary investigates the doomed history and flawed design of the White Star Liners Olympic, Titanic and Britannic from inception to disaster.

  • Release Date

    01 January 2005

  • DirectingJames Barker
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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