Titanic Memorial (New York City)

The Titanic Memorial Lighthouse you are approaching serves as a permanent reminder of a disaster that deeply wounded the city of New York. When the RMS Titanic sank in 1912, the ship was intended to arrive at this very port, and the news of its loss cast a long shadow over the harbor. To honor the passengers, officers, and crew, the public raised funds through a widespread campaign where wealthy socialites and schoolchildren alike contributed to the cause. On the first anniversary of the tragedy in 1913, this structure was dedicated to ensure the city would not forget the lives lost at sea. Continue