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Una Reilly from Belfast Society bringing our contribution to the Titanic Convention Boston 2010

May 06 2010

May 21st - 23rd sees the Titanic International Society put on an event who’s line up includes Belfast Society’s most eloquent lady Chairman, Una Reilly. I noted on one of the pages an interesting point being made which was not lost on me. Someone commented “Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the Titanic centennial supposed to be in 2012?” Thankfully an answer was swift and resolute saying “The 100th anniversary of the disaster is 2012, yes. 2010-11 is the 100th anniversary celebration of the building of the ship which is the thing to be celebrating. The sinking was a tragedy which will be commemorated in 2012. I hope we can all celebrate the achievements of Belfast’s most industrious age sooner rather than later..

LEST WE FORGET - A FAMILY TRIBUTE TO TOMMY MILLAR, DECK ENGINEER ABOARD TITANIC

April 14 2010

At this time of year as we mark the anniversary of the loss of RMS Titanic, my thoughts turn to my great grandfather who was sailing on Titanic as part of the crew to start a new life in America. Obviously I never knew the man or his son who was orphaned at the age of 5 by the Titanic disaster, but I still find the ceremony at Belfast’s Titanic Memorial intensely moving. It was a pivotal moment in my family’s history.

Titanic’s First Class last supper still a treat for the senses in Belfast!

April 07 2010

I read a great article on BBC News site earlier in the week and thought it apt to share a little of it - being an ex Bushmills pupil and fan of tasty fayre!
(see link below or if reading this via Titanifacts iphone, visit titanicdock.com for link).

From North Carolina to the North Yard - we get some REAL views of Belfast’s Titanic Experience

March 21 2010

We caught up with Melinda Ratchford, her husband Don and three grandchildren, Chase, Carter and Emily following her recent trip to Belfast and she kindly shared her views on the Belfast experience that she had. Photo taken on-board Nomadic