Twitter gives the experience of Titanic, in real time

Twitter is magic! Now you can even experience the historic and tragic Titanic voyage in real time via @TitanicRealTime. This real time Titanic voyage recounting is a project of @TheHistoryPress, marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

@TitanicRealTime started on March 10, 2012 with this tweet:

https://twitter.com/#!/TitanicRealTime/status/178401315557343232

Some recent tweets:

https://twitter.com/#!/TitanicRealTime/status/187465004017131521

https://twitter.com/#!/TitanicRealTime/status/187827428494811139

https://twitter.com/#!/TitanicRealTime/status/187873161604382720

All leading up to April 15, 2012, which is the 100th anniversary date of the sinking. Not only is this a really cool way to experience history, it is relevant today. See, one has even tied it into politics:

https://twitter.com/#!/jstrevino/status/187888845839282176