Memorial events for the RMS Titanic take place every year in Belfast. The ship sank on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg before midnight on April 14 about 600km south to southeast of Canada.

More than 1500 people died and 712 survived. The vessel was the largest ship at the time and owned by the White Star Line.

Insufficient lifeboats contributed to the death toll. The ship carried passengers of 30 nationalities, mostly British, Irish or American.

Chief engineer Joseph Bell instructed the 24 engineers that they could leave. All remained aboard and died while maintaining lights and engines.

Chief designer Thomas Andrews also died. He assisted women and children into lifeboats. Andrews had requested additional lifeboats and a stronger double hull, but White Star Line declined.

Eight workers died during construction of Titanic in Belfast. One additional worker died during launch. Sister ship Olympic had nine construction deaths.