The Babe of Titanic (Historical Fiction)

In the aftermath of the Titanic disaster in 1912, the cable ship Mackay-Bennett recovers bodies from the North Atlantic, including a small, unidentified child whose recovery haunts the crew. In the present day, forensic anthropologist Emma Reardon dedicates herself to solving this century-old mystery, using modern DNA technology to identify the 'Unknown Child' buried in Halifax's Fairview Lawn Cemetery. The story weaves between the past and present, highlighting the emotional and scientific journey to uncover the truth. Emma, a sharp-eyed and resolute scientist carrying her own personal burdens, begins her investigation in a Halifax DNA lab, collaborating with her graduate assistant Khalid and museum curator Thomas Mallory. The screenplay opens with the somber recovery of the child's body by the Mackay-Bennett crew, led by the compassionate First Officer Snow and able seaman Clifford Crease, who handle the small form with reverent care.