Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

Taking a stroll

The lifeboats were always at the ready. There were only 20 on board so that passengers like these folks didn't have any skewed vision of the sea as they took a stroll.

The Last Photo

This is the last photo taken of the Titanic from the shore. It's silhouette leaves a very ominious feeling. The ship was never photographed like this again.

The More You Know

John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in 1790. He has a grandson that is alive today.
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Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.