Post date: Apr 15, 2012 9:16:52 AM
Staff Captain Magnus Davidson and his crew checked weather reports in the event that weather patterns could impact the memorial ceremony planned at 0220 ADT (0520 GMT) at the exact time when the ship sank.
"Well, we're keeping a good look for ice just in case there's something that's not in the forecast for us, but everything is looking pretty smooth just now. We're making a pretty steady pace of about 12.5 knots. All clear for us.
Crew aboard the Titanic anniversary cruise prepares to near the site where the legendary ship sank 100 years ago. Along the way guests are treated to Titanic themed entertainment.
AT SEA (APRIL 14, 2012) (REUTERS) - As the Titanic anniversary cruise neared its destination on Saturday (April 14), the ship's crew members prepared to arrive at the site where the legendary ship sank 100 years ago.
We're going to rendezvous with the other ships that will be on site as expected and then there's a lot of functions going on for the guests as well today, including the wreath laying ceremony later on tonight, which will be quite special," Davidson said.
In the early morning just a handful of the 440 passengers were out aboard the Azamara Journey taking in the view of the Atlantic Ocean as the ship.
While the events of the day are expected to be somber in tone, on Friday (April 13) passengers participated in a full evening of Titanic events, including a fancy dress dinner, games and even a performance of Celine Dion's famous "My Heart Will Go On," which was featured in director James Cameron's award winning "Titanic".
Of an estimated 2,223 passengers and crew aboard the ill-fated Titanic a century ago, some 1,517 died. Third class suffered the greatest loss - of approximately 710 on board, only about 174 survived. Seventy-six percent of the crew died. The exact numbers of passengers and crew has become the subject of much debate among historians.