Titanic tragedy remembered in special events

The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at a number of a special events, including one in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

A memorial service for the 1,500 people who died was held at the North Atlantic wreck site on cruise ship MS Balmoral, which is retracing the Titanic's route.

A minute's silence was held and wreaths were cast into the sea at the moment the Titanic sank.

And a plaque featuring the names of those who died was unveiled in Belfast.

The ship, which at the time was the largest vessel in the world, was built in the city.

The plaque, in the Titanic Memorial Garden, lists the names of those who died in alphabetical order.          Read Here