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MARGARET WARNER (Newshour): Finally tonight, remembering the Titanic, and exploring why its story resonates in our modern age.
The story of the technological triumph that ended in tragedy still captivates the public mind 100 years after the Titanic sank. This weekend will see scores of events marking the centennial anniversary, from the re-release of the late '90s blockbuster film, now in 3-D. . .
KATE WINSLET, actress: I will never let go.
MARGARET WARNER: . . . to commemorative cruises along the ship's original intended course.
When it sets sail from Southampton, England, for New York, on April 10, 1912, the Titanic was hailed as the largest vessel in the world and touted as unsinkable. But just four days into its maiden voyage, the luxury cruise ship hit an iceberg and sank, killing more than 1,500 passengers and crew.
With the shipwreck lying on the ocean floor, its tale has spawned countless books and films. And the wreckage itself attracts underwater tourists and scavengers, prompting calls for its preservation.
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