Shadowdock an immersive outdoor theatre experience which shines a spotlight on Belfast’s maritime heritage is heading for a sell-out performance as hundreds of showgoers have signed up to attend the world-first taking place in the city’s iconic slipways By Sophie ClarkeSeptember 24, 2024 at...
The 18-carat gold watch presented to Captain Arthur Rostron, who commanded the Carpathia that rescued Titanic survivors, was sold for a record-breaking amount of £1.56m ($1,976,860) over the weekend. Auctioneers Henry Aldridge & Son, who specialize in handling Titanic memorabilia amongst ot...
MaritimeQuest Wikimedia Commons Public Domain MYTH: An Officer Fired At Two Men And Took His Own Life When The Ship Started Going Down The Reality: As the last lifeboats - eight of which were delegated and launched byOfficer William Murdoch- took off from the sinking ship, few witnesses re...
Numerous theories have coalesced over the years, and they each have their defenders. Some are more plausible than others, but they each have a shred of plausibility due to the complexity of maritime navigation in the North Atlantic, and steering a massive, untested ship. But why did the large...
video. "The Oceanic Reserve Champagne, produced by the 'Maritime Vineyards,' is one of few intact bottles salvaged from the wreck, making it a highly sought-after piece of history. The sale underscores the enduring fascination with the Titanic disaster and the value placed on preserving its ...
He said people are inspired by his quest to replicate one of the most famous vessels in history. 2. Titanic Fans Get Cabin Fever As Liner’s Replica To Retrace Voyage(26 Feb 2013, Belfast Telegraph) Though ticket prices haven’t been set, several customers have said they’d be willing ...
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In spite of this, representations of the sinking, including 1997's Titanic, continue to prompt allegations of discrimination against the third class. Photo: MaritimeQuest Wikimedia Commons Public Domain MYTH: An Officer Fired At Two Men And Took His Own Life When The Ship Started Going Down ...
On 27 April 1865 the steamboat Sultana carrying recently released Union army prisoners of war exploded on the Mississippi River resulting in 1800 deaths. It is regarded as one of the worst maritime disasters in U.S. history. The steamboat was already in dire need of repairs before it departed...