The world’s largest ocean liner, Titanic, strikes an iceberg and sinks on the night of April 14, 1912, becoming history’s most famous maritime disaster.

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Fanfare

Opening Theme

Overture to Oberon, or The Elf King’s Oath

Composed in 1826 by Carl Maria von Weber. Public domain.

Performed by The United States Navy Band. Public domain recording. Source.

“Alexander’s Ragtime Band”

Composed in 1911 by Irving Berlin. Public domain.

“Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

Composed in 1860 by William Whiting. Public domain.

Performed by The United States Navy Band. Public domain recording. Source.

Closing Theme