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Has anyone ever bought a piece of coal from RMS Titanic Inc., and felt extreamly guilty about it?
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Posted on: 2006/7/17 14:30
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Re: Guilt from buying Titanic coal | #3 |
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Vanishing Nightmare, thank you for your in depth response. I have a side of me that believes along the lines of what you said.<br /><br />Another side of me is uneasy for a couple of reasons.<br />Not long after this coal went on the market, Dr. Ballard made a comment stating something to the effect that taking coal from the Titanic would be like taking samples of fuel from Flight 800 that crashed in the ocean (this happened not long before he made his remarks, 1996?). <br />I know he is very anti - salvage, and sometimes I tend to lean toward his point of view. For example, he states that you cannot take up helmets and belt buckles from the USS Arizona, so why should Titanic be any different?<br /><br />Another thing that troubles me is that I heard that RMS Titanic, which was selling the coal, was low on funds and was not making the money with their artifact exhibits to cover the expedition funds. As a result, the company's perservation funds and services were in trouble. This coal was sold to help fund this problem.<br /><br />I don't know is these rumors are or were true, but I guess my main point is I would feel terrible if I helped fund an organization that salvaged artifacts from the Titanic for profit, then let those artifacts deteriorate and crumble because of lack of care on their part. <br /><br />I guess the question of salvage goes on.... <img src="http://www.titanic.com/uploads/smil3dbd4d6422f04.gif" alt="" />
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Posted on: 2006/7/17 19:03
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Re: Guilt from buying Titanic coal | #4 |
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You must do what you feel deep down is right hon. What does this coal mean to you? I feel in my opinion it is in good hands... I know exactally what you mean though. I do not think the salvage will be ever settled because of the broad point of views.
I guess sense this is the case, this is a matter of your personal opinion of what you feel is right and what you feel is wrong. I get that scense with a few things actually that I have with in my room but I want to protect them items from people who are out for greed. Again, this is up to you. I truthfully think the coal is going to be taken good care of by you for the love and passion you have for the Titanic, as do I. I do not know you well but the fact of the matter is you do "feel" guilt and this is showing that you "do care" about where this item comes from. This guilt I feel though is more, "what would one think of me for having this item?" Or something along them lines? People will have strong feelings with salvaging and some are neutral but you already heard my side but my side has no weight to it, for it is not my desision in this matter. Whatever you choose I hope it will make you feel better. In the salvaging subject, "The door can swing open both ways." -Cricket Korta'Ari- |
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Posted on: 2006/7/17 22:40
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Re: Guilt from buying Titanic coal | #5 |
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I myself have a lump of coal of the Titanic, and i felt guilty about owning something which came off a gravesite, but then i thought to myself that it is better in the possesion of those who will appreciate it and take good care of it than someone who would look at it and put it in a cupboard for whenever they want to show it off to someone and therefore cared little for it! Then I thought that if Titanic inc. was telling the truth about raising funds for the preservation of her hull, then a lump of coal which probably did not come in contact with anyone seems like a very small deal seeing that they picked it up form the middle of the debris field and therefore has little impact on the Titanic, i'd much rather they preserve the Titanic's body than a lump if coal of which there is a vast quantity! There is only one Titanic after all!
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Posted on: 2006/7/18 10:25
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Re: Guilt from buying Titanic coal | #6 |
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i bought a coal from the titanic necklace and on the back it says, "by your purchase of this necklace, you have contributed to peserving the artifacts, memory of titanic and all who sailed with her" see the money is used for good...without it who knows what would happen
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Posted on: 2006/7/20 4:14
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Re: Guilt from buying Titanic coal | #7 |
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I have never bought any coal. I would feel a little sad....sad because just thinking of...it was on that ship. but thats it/ no guilt should be expressed..
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Posted on: 2006/8/17 21:58
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