Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Titanic

On this date 96 years ago, the Titanic, the largest ocean liner the world had ever seen to that point, sank off the coast of Newfoundland. If you're a history buff and you want to use the Internet to learn more about one of the worst maritime disasters of all time, you'll want to make Encyclopedia Titanica your first stop.

Here are some of the notable features found on this impressive site:

• Biographical entries of passengers and crew members

• The Encyclopedia Titanica message board

• Rare archival film footage of the Titanic

And much more. This one's especially a must-see for maritime history buffs!