On a dark and moonless night, the unsinkable. Disappears beneath the sea, having hit an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic. If history is anything to go by, this stunning, poignant masterpiece will not last long. Make one or more yours today. Forty years ago, in 1985, marine archaeologist and oceanographer Robert Ballard located the wreck of. About 400 miles off the east coast of Newfoundland. Employing the remote deep sea submersible. Ballard became the first human in more than 70 years to gaze on the great ocean liner, now at a depth of more than 12,000 feet! As she sinks into the Atlantic, taking more than 1,500 passengers and crew to an icy grave, this coin is struck from 99.9% silver. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the shipwreck, the vignette indicates the coordinates of. S final resting place. Please see the article below for more on. With just 800 coins available worldwide, and. Commemoratives always in huge demand, make this dramatic scene of maritime disaster yours today! Sailed into an iceberg in the North Atlantic and into history. One of the most compelling stories ever told, the tale of the sinking of. Has never ceased to fascinate in the hundred-plus years since her demise, and the locating of her watery grave in 1985 and removal of artifacts has only increased her notoriety-as did the 1997 Academy Award winning film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet! Remember one of the most famous events of the 20th century with this superb numismatic treasure, which presents a nocturnal scene of the catastrophe. Maritime Tragedy of Epic Proportions. Was a passenger liner that struck an iceberg in the north Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States, and sank on 15 April 1912, resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. Was designed by experienced engineers, using some of the most advanced technologies and extensive safety features of the time. That she sank on her maiden voyage, and that many lives were lost, resulted in a media protest which led to changes in maritime law. The largest passenger steamship in the world at the time, the. Was owned by the White Star Line. In addition, the iceberg did not open her plates like a can opener but rather tore them apart at the riveted joints. Since the sea was calm, it would have been safe to fill all boats to capacity, and thereby save an additional 500 souls. Further, only a few were picked up from the water after the sinking out of fear of the boats being overfilled or capsizing. To come to the rescue even though. Was within visual range. In the end it was. Which came to the rescue, picking up the 710 survivors from the lifeboats, but not until two hours after. Had already gone down-two hours too late for those in the icy sea. In the aftermath of the sinking, the White Star Line’s chairman, J. The same was the case for the captain of. The disaster led to new safety regulations regarding the number of lifeboats required to provide space for everyone on board. Since her sinking, the memory of. Has been kept alive by books and films. Though the wreck itself can not possibly be recovered. Fantasies notwithstanding, nearly 6,000 artifacts have been lifted from. And are on exhibition today. Disappears into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, taking most of her passengers and crew with her to a watery grave after hitting an iceberg that ripped her side open. The scene features a proprietary black proof finish to simulate the nighttime. The legend RMS TITANIC and the coordinates of her final resting place are indicated. Reverse His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious presentation case and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Proof with Proprietary Black Proof Finish. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.