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Apple QuickTime movie  |  1998-11-02  |  5.1 MB  |  720x480  |  29.97fps  |  46 seconds  |  [MooV/TTNC]
Transcription: On March 31, ship workers lay Titanic's first keel plate next to Olympic. As construction continues, White Star prepares the world for the first passenger liners to exceed 40,000 tons, floating luxury hotels with pools, palm trees, and no end of elegant detail. To evoke their mythic stature, Bruce Ismay has drawn his new ship's names from Greek mythology. Olympic is named for Mount Olympus, home of the gods. Titanic honors the Titans, powerful giants who challenged the gods, only to have their arrogance punished by spectacular defeat. Izmay is obviously impressed by the Titans' size and streng ...