The Story of the Lebanese People on the Titanic 

Chances are, wherever you look, you’ll find Lebanese people-even on the Titanic.
On April 14, 1912, the Titanic, the largest ship of its time, set sail from London to New York across the Atlantic Ocean. This famous vessel carried passengers from many countries, all seeking a new life. Among them were Lebanese passengers who boarded the “unsinkable” ship in hopes of a better future.
Four days after setting sail, the Titanic struck an iceberg and subsequently sank, resulting in the loss of 1,517 lives out of the 2,223 passengers on board. You’ll be shocked to learn that about 150 of those passengers were Lebanese, including 60 from the village of Hardine. Dr. Rafik Bassil mentioned them in his book Maseerat al-Batalat wal-Din bi-Baladat ath-Thalathin Hardine.
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