SheafIsGod

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Had a brief spell a few years back where I was fascinated by all things Titanic. I feel like the tragedy has almost been romanticised and people forget over 1500 people died in a horrible way, including some very high-profile and rich people. One of the passengers (who died in the sinking) was thought to be the richest person in the world at the time.
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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Chillingly the ship actually had more lifeboats than it was legally obliged to carry, but still barely enough for half the passengers. More on Prentice himself here-he went pretty much straight back to working at sea.

 

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Went to the titanic museum in Belfast a couple of years ago well worth a visit if anybody is ever over there.
Was in Belfast earlier this year and had planned to go…. But 3 different people told me it’s not worth the effort going. Lots of technical stuff about the engineering aspect. So I went on the prison tour instead…. Which was really good. But I’ll give it a go if you are saying otherwise, when I’m back over there in early 2023.
 

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Was in Belfast earlier this year and had planned to go…. But 3 different people told me it’s not worth the effort going. Lots of technical stuff about the engineering aspect. So I went on the prison tour instead…. Which was really good. But I’ll give it a go if you are saying otherwise, when I’m back over there in early 2023.


I have done it a couple of times, it is a fairly technical thing in places but as it is at the factory I guess it would be.
 

Terry_dactyl

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That’s a really moving video. Still haunted by it…and he fought in WW1 also!

Despite my mum coming from near Belfast and my grandad working for H&W I’ve not been to the museum but have heard only good things.

For those interested in all things maritime…the dockyard museum in Pompey is well worth a visit. I went to the Mary Rose exhibition a few years back. It’s exceptional.

The old man also dragged me to the Maritime Museum in Hamburg. I’m glad he did. Although give yourself a day for that one!
 
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