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A Canadian hero who had lain in an unmarked grave now has a tombstone honouring his life, thanks to an American's discovery of his story during a visit to Halifax five years ago.
Although it sank 110 years ago during its maiden voyage, RMS Titanic looms as large in the public's imagination today as it ever did. It is not the only ship connected to the White Star Line to make a mark in Nova Scotia history.