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I'd be looking out for icebergs, wouldn't you?

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Anne Diamond|12:55 UK time, Tuesday, 10 April 2012

a titanic lifeboat

Talking today to Philip Littlejohn from Maidenhead, live from the Titanic anniversary cruise ship, the Balmoral, as it heads nearer and nearer the site of the Titanic wreck.



It's a strange way to mark the hundredth anniversary of such a huge tragedy - but to anyone who thinks it's a bit weird or possibly even mawkish to take this trip, just think - it's totally sold-out. All 1,309 berths aboard the Balmoral (exactly the same number as on the Titanic) were snapped up straightaway, costing between of £2,799 and £5,995 per person. Plus, they're serving food from the original voyage's menu - and many passengers are dressing up in period gear.

For that price, I would rather like to relax and enjoy my days at sea. But I know I'd be spending all my spare time on deck, eyes peeled for icebergs - wouldn't you?

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