The RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912 and embarked on a journey which would forever remain in people’s minds.
A Sunderland man was the captain of a ship which found bodies in the sea, and a Tyneside man was chief engineer on the Titanic itself. There are many more North East links including many from Sunderland and South Tyneside. Take a look.
5. A close call for a Sunderland man
As news of the disaster spread, so did one Sunderland's man's narrow escape. Mr A. Donovan had intended to be on board the ship. But the Norfolk Street resident had to leave for America before Easter and left on another passenger steamer. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. Chief engineer was a North East apprentice
Joseph Bell was the chief engineer on the Titanic when it sank. The son of an agricultural entrepreneur had served his engineering apprenticeship as an engine fitter on the Tyne. Here are some of the members of the crew of the Titanic in their life jackets, in 1912. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images) | Print Collector/Getty Images
7. On his way to America
Charles Sedgwick’s story can be told thanks to the painstaking research of Sunderland historian Derek Holcroft. Mr Sedgwick had been working as one of the charge engineers at the Hylton Road Power Station in Sunderland. Just 11 days before his death, he had married the love of his life, Miss Adelaide Carrington Aigburth who was from Liverpool. | nw
8. Sunderland man saved
As Titanic sank, Sunderland man Charles Whilems spent the next two hours helping women and children into lifeboats before stepping in to one himself. Here are some of the survivors of the 'Titanic' disaster nearing the 'Carpathia', in a lifeboat. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images) | Getty Images