Titanic families furious over novelty "Tubtanic" plug that sinks in the bath

Relatives of passengers who died aboard the Titanic have criticised a 'Tubtanic' bath plug for being "distasteful and sick."

The plastic ship is designed to look like the doomed liner and appears to sink when water fills the bath.

According to makers Paladone it enables people to "re-enact the famous sinking-ship scene in the comfort of your own bathtub".

However, following complaints about the product Paladone has apologised.

Spokeswoman Fiona Parkinson said: "We're sorry if anyone is offended. It's meant as a harmless novelty item."

Ron Williams, who lost his uncle on the Titanic in 1912, said: "I think it's terrible people are trying to make money from something that killed so many".

Titanic families are upset by the Tubtanic (Copyright: Rex)