Sinking of Oceanic Star

The Oceanic Star is ready to depart on April 11th, 1994, with a load of passengers bound for Orion City, with the intention of traveling through choppy waters. The captain of this ship has ensured that the crew is well-trained and has a full understanding of all safety regulations, and the ship has been outfitted with the latest navigational tools available to make it through any situation.

On April 12th, 1994, the Oceanic Star was in route from New Port to Orion City. It was at midnight when the crew and captain of the ship were informed of the boilers heating up due to the air pressure in the boiler room. The crew went down to the boiler room to inspect the boilers when they suddenly exploded. The explosion sent a fire which spread to the lower deck cabins. The crew members who were not killed by the explosion went to extinguish the fire, but the explosion had also caused a large tear at the entire bottom right side of the ship. The ship started sinking rapidly and only 30 minutes later, the ship fully sunk. Only half of the 1,253 passengers on board survived, the rest including the crew members and the captain went down with the ship.

Aftermath
On June 12, 1994, after the tragedy of the Oceanic Star, Robloxian singers wrote a song in honor of the lives lost on the ship, titled "Wreck of The Oceanic Star." The song served as a reminder of the great loss experienced by the families of those who had sailed on the ship, and it was widely praised for its emotional tribute to their memory In the following weeks. Many other Robloxians from around Roblox paid tribute to the Oceanic Star. Robloxians from all walks of life held memorial services and vigils in honor of the crew, passengers, and their families to commemorate the ship and its impact on the lives of so many who had been touched by the tragedy. The impact of this song was far-reaching, reminding everyone of the great tragedy of the ship’s sinking and allowing its legacy to live on.

Petition to make the Wreck of the Oceanic Star as a Federal Holiday
President Roblox vetoed legislation declaring the day of the sinking of the Oceanic Star as a national day of remembrance on April 12 every year. Through this action, the President did not ensure that the legacy of the Oceanic Star will live on in perpetuity. The crew members of the Oceanic Star, for now, will not be remembered for their courage and resilience as they faced one of the worst maritime disasters in Robloxian history, and the song never became a memorial, honoring the memory of those who perished in the sinking.