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Titanic Exhibit Floods on 114th Anniversary, Sparks Speculation

4/17/2026

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The Titanic exhibit at the Volo Museum flooded on April 14, 2026, 114th anniversary of the sinking.
Strong thunderstorms caused the flooding, the second such incident in over 40 years, noted by marketing director Jim Wojdyla.
Inspections found no obvious causes, fueling paranormal activity speculation.
The exhibit includes artifacts, including a rare 1912 Renault car linked to Titanic.
Cleanup began immediately after staff discovered the flooding on Wednesday morning.

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The Titanic exhibit at the Volo Museum flooded on April 14, 2026, 114th anniversary of the sinking.
Strong thunderstorms caused the flooding, the second such incident in over 40 years, noted by marketing director Jim Wojdyla.
Inspections found no obvious causes, fueling paranormal activity speculation.
The exhibit includes artifacts, including a rare 1912 Renault car linked to Titanic.
Cleanup began immediately after staff discovered the flooding on Wednesday morning.