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" SHIPS ~ TITANIC."
MNH ~ Miniature Sheet !
TITANIC.
The Souvenir Sheet features the international rate stamp, which shows a full colour side illustration of the Titanic, sailing on a calm ocean. Titanic was almost 280 metres (883 feet) in length and, at the time, it was the largest passenger steamship in the world. Marked on the map behind the ship are Southampton (
Near the base of the stamp appears the House Flag of the White Star Line (Titanic’s owners). This red flag—with its white five-pointed star and v-shaped tail—was flown from the top of Titanic’s main mast.
Titanic: 100 Years
Even after 100 years, interest in the Titanic remains strong. This year’s centennial events (including the re-release of James Cameron’s Titanic movie in 3D) will likely bring together a whole new audience of enthusiasts.
Year: 2012.
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