In 1912, White Star Line's RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg off Newfoundland and sank, claiming more than 1,500 lives. To prevent a similar tragedy, the International Ice Patrol was formed in 1913 to track icebergs drifting into shipping lanes. Here, a C-130J, based at Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., patrols off Newfoundland, reporting the location of the drifting ice. Every year the Coast Guard drops memorial wreaths over the site, honoring those who perished. The Titanic's ghost is seen in the waters below. US Coast Guard Art Program 2016 Collection, Ob ID# 201626, "Titanic's Legacy," Ron Weil, acrylic, 22 x 28
