Literature
RTT Epilogue / Re-Launch of The Titanic
May 31, 1981, almost a year since the Titanic was raised. The day of the float out had come at last and it was a great timing for it was on the same day as the ship's 70th birthday. She was not yet fully restored to working order for she was in need of other fittings to complete her and was soon to be recommitted with her rechristening. Thanks to the invitations, there were thousands of people that had turned out to witness this historic event. TV, Newsreel and press cameras had turned out in force, including a number from Britain and France and in other parts of Europe. Great excitement was building up to near fever pitch. The massive curtai