Titanic / Music Sheet (Fr)
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Titanic / Music Sheet (Fr)
Nearer My God To Thee (" Plus Pre De Toi Mon Dieu" ) French music sheet of the hymn played by the band on the deck of the Titanic as the ship sank
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Band Deck Dieu Hymn Life Boat Nearer Played Sank Sheet Sink Titanic
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant moment as the band of the RMS Titanic played the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "Prepare to Die" ("Plus Près de Toi, Mon Dieu") as the historic ship sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. The French music sheet in the foreground, bearing the titles of the hymns, adds a poignant touch to the scene. The band, determined to maintain a semblance of order and calm amidst the chaos, continued to play as the lifeboats were launched and the ship's final moments approached. The hymns, sung in both English and French, served as a source of comfort and hope for the passengers and crew in their darkest hour. This powerful historical photograph, taken from the deck of a nearby ship, is a haunting reminder of the tragic events of that fateful night and the enduring power of music to touch the human soul." "The Titanic, considered unsinkable, was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of its time. Its sinking, following a collision with an iceberg, resulted in the loss of over 1500 lives. The band, led by Wallace Hartley, continued to play until the very end, providing a final moment of solace and unity for those on board." "This French music sheet, a rare and poignant artifact from the Titanic disaster, is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the power of music to bring comfort and hope in times of crisis. The hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "Prepare to Die" ("Plus Près de Toi, Mon Dieu") continue to be sung at memorial services and funerals, serving as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of faith and music.
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