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Child's Shoes Send Local Couple On A Titanic Journey(16 May 2012, CottageCountryNow.ca)
Through the years the Northmores met many researchers, academics and others interested in the plight of the Titanic. But their biggest reward came last year, when it was discovered that those shoes belonged to an English boy by the name of Sidney Leslie Goodwin, 19 months old, who was travelling on the Titanic with his mother, father and five older brothers and sisters. The family travelled in third-class, hoping to make a better life for themselves in Niagara Falls, New York. Instead, they all perished when the Titanic sunk. Sidney Leslie Goodwin was the only member of his family whose body has been recovered and subsequently identified. Although a sad ending, Sandra is glad those related to the family have had some closure. “I was happy that we had been able to do something to help that process. It was just a wonderful ride for us. We met so many brilliant people.”

Connecting with Consumer Passions Delivers Titanic Rewards(16 May 2012, Forbes)
The engagement levels we achieved with Titanic were strong. Our dedicated Web presence received over 725,000 visitors from January to April, with video views  hyperlink exceeding 460,000 and a Facebook fan base of 120,000. The media organizations we engaged with sent 180 journalists to visit Belfast and generated over $50 million worth of overwhelmingly positive publicity. And the return for Belfast was extraordinary. There were 110,000 visitors to the city’s new “Titanic Belfast” visitor attraction in its first five weeks, which positions it as the second largest paid attraction on the island of Ireland. A historic tragedy has been transformed into a modern-day success that has delivered a step-change in the tourism profile of Northern Ireland. Connecting with an emotional and global consumer passion powered that transformation.

Clare's Titanic Passengers Remembered(15 May 2012, The Clare Herald)
Mayor of Clare Councillor Pat Hayes was joined by relatives of the passengers as he unveiled a plaque dedicated to the memory of the three passengers at Áras Contae an Chláir. Mayor Hayes said the plaque had been commissioned to ensure Titanic’s Clare passengers would be remembered by future generations. Speaking last night, Mayor Hayes said: “More than one hundred years on, many people remain fascinated by the story of Titanic. The ship was regarded as the pinnacle of man’s engineering ability while many of its First Class passengers were drawn from some of the world’s best known and wealthiest families. The ship also was regarded as a microcosm of society at the time due to its segregated class system, and the fact that the majority of those saved emanating from the First Class section of the ship.”

Titanic Tourists Offered Trinkets As Belfast Rivals Vegas(15 May 2012, BusinessWeek)
“Last week, every other customer here was American,” said Ronan Byrne, the owner of California Coffee, a downtown Belfast restaurant. “We’re offering a Titanic menu now and I’m confident we’ll see a lot more tourists than we did last year.” Initial visitor reactions to the center, which charges a 13.50 pounds ($21.50) admission fee, have been mixed. Some were taken aback by the merchandise on sale at the center. “I don’t like how they are cashing in on the disaster by selling memorabilia in the shop,” said John Engels, visiting from the Netherlands. “That makes me uncomfortable. It was a disaster: I’m not sure it’s right to sell key rings about it.”

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Delight As Titanic Belfast Staircase Is Opened To The Public(15 May 2012, Belfast Telegraph)
The attraction on Sunday opened its banqueting suite to allow the public the opportunity to view its grand staircase replica in response to public annoyance over limited access to the steps, a faithful recreation of the striking central feature of the Belfast-built ship. The building’s bosses faced criticism after it emerged that the stunning oak staircase is only open to corporate guests, and is not part of the main tour for visitors. Management were inundated with ticket requests after coming up with Staircase Sunday — two days this month in which the suite will have limited opening. On Sunday the ticket-holders came to have their pictures taken on the stairs, and were so impressed they’ve joined the voices calling for the feature to be made more widely available to visitors. The Belfast Telegraph was not allowed access but visitors told how, once inside, they queued for up to 15 minutes before getting close enough to the staircase to stand on it.

Students Tackle Titanic Task(14 May 2012, Chanhassen Villager)
Outside the red doors of the Chaska Middle School West media center, sixth-graders handed out tickets and welcomed fellow students aboard. For about 20 minutes, Gifted Services Advisory students had transformed the library into a display of all-things-Titanic. The show included a stop action movie with commentary; re-enactments of Captain Edward Smith (Nathan Smith) and “Unsinkable” Molly Brown (Destiny Colville); a cardboard model of the Titanic striking a Styrofoam iceberg; Thomas Price playing a mournful song as one of the ship’s ill-fated musicians; and guides telling visitors everything they wanted to know about the ship.

RMS Titanic Replica Going Under The Hammer In Thornaby(14 May 2012, Gazette Live)
A scale model replica of one of the most famous ships in history is docked in Thornaby awaiting departure later this week. The 4ft 6ins-long model of the doomed RMS Titanic is expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000 when it goes on sale at toy auctioneers Vectis on Wednesday. Manufactured by Bassett- Lowke of Northampton, model makers since 1899, the replica is described as “an accurately detailed model finished to a high professional standard and in mint original condition." The lot is sold with a fax of a letter from Bassett-Lowke dated March 12, 1992, stating that the model is the third of only three made. The Titanic is mounted on four plated metal stands, in its original Perspex wooden case.

Rowan Graduate Rosie Toy Recounts Voyage On Titanic Memorial Cruise(13 May 2012, NJ.com)
The mood was somber as we stood in silence on the deck of the Balmoral as Capt. Bamberg sounded the ship’s bell at 11:40 p.m. on April 14 in the North Atlantic waters. In silence, passengers — some crying — stood in the cold, night air above the ill-fated Titanic as she lay in her watery grave two miles below us. At this very spot, 100 years ago, the once-magnificent vessel side-swiped an iceberg, tearing deadly gashes down her starboard side. For the next agonizing 160 minutes, the beautifully elegant “Ship of Dreams” slowly filled with bone-chilling water, until she slipped into darkness at 2:20 a.m., taking more than 1,500 souls to their deaths.

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Dinner Of Titanic Proportions(13 May 2012, Malaysia Star)
The maiden voyage of Titanic 2 is slotted for 2016 but while waiting, the suitably posh boutique hotel Hullett House in Hong Kong is honouring the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with a magnificent recreation of the last dinner served to first class passengers on April 14, 1912, a mere hour before the ship went down. This lavish, 10-course modern version, originally served in the first class dining saloon, faithfully re-enacts the last meal replete with reproductions of waiters’ uniforms and fine bone china by William Brownfield & Sons for the table service. This epic menu will be revived by Michelin-starred Philippe Orrico, resident chef of Hullett House, using original recipes. The star of the dinner is the magnificent Heidsieck Monopole Americain vintage 1907. Incredibly, Hullett House managed to source this rare Champagne, salvaged from the seabed amid the wreck of the Titanic in 1998, having survived 80 years in perfect condition in the depths of the ocean! Each bottle costs RM33,000($10,690USD)– loose change considering what Chinese high-rollers pay for modern vintages in the swanky clubs of Macau, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. Even so, the cost for this Champagne-fuelled dinner is RM7,500 per person ($2,429USD)but drops to RM1,900($615USD)if one opts to go without the Heidsieck Monopole 1907.

Your Travels: Titanic Memorial Cruise An Adventure To Remember(12 May 2012, Medicine Hat News)
We set sail later in the day, arriving in Cobh Ireland, the Titanic's last port of call. The streets were lined with a few thousand people waving and cheering, and bands were playing as we came to shore. It was an incredible welcome. I handed out Canadian flag pins as we disembarked the ship, meeting the fabulous people of Ireland. The mayor of Cobh was invited to have dinner with the captain on our ship that night.

Explore History At Titanic The Artifact Exhibition In Bangkok(12 May 2012, PR Leap-press release)
The world-famous touring show will be coming to Bangkok’s CentralWorld Live venue on June 9th and will run until September 2nd, allowing visitors to see items recovered from the actual wreck of the infamous ocean liner. Titanic has returned to the public consciousness in recent months following the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the magnificent ship on its maiden voyage on April 15th 1912. By visiting the exhibition, guests will be able to see recreations of some of the rooms on board the ship and learn some of the emotional human stories behind the tragedy.  Book tickets at http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/.

Maryport's Titanic Commemoration To End On A High(10 May 2012, Times & Star)
Mr Barton has waived any fee and the £2.50 entrance to his talk, which starts at 2pm on Sunday, will be given to Maryport Inshore Rescue. Mr Barton will share the stage with Cliff Ismay, of Workington, who will share stories of passengers and his family’s association with the White Star line, which owned the Titanic.

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'Titanic' Performance Captivates Audiences(10 May 2012, Tri-Town News)
The Traveling Literary Theater was established in 2005 and primarily bases its performances on historic events. For example, “World War II: Words and Music” compressed the war into a one-hour production. For “100 Years Titanic: Survivors and Their Stories,” the group has one hour to go from the moment the ship struck the iceberg to the morning after when survivors boarded the RMS Carpathia on April 15, 1912. Using the book of Titanic survivor Lawrence Beesley, “The Loss of the S.S. Titanic,” as a guideline, Maggie Worsdale said she wanted to give a voice to survivors, nearby eyewitnesses, and Capt. Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia. “I already knew what I wanted to do at the start of the show, but the rest was putting it together. To me, it was just logical to follow a timeline,” she said. For Worsdale, who had the task of selecting each personal account the performers would read aloud, working on the show was a daunting challenge at times.

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Up From The Depths; Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit Opens at State Museum(8 May 2012, Free Times)
The exhibition, which opened last week at the S.C. State Museum and runs through Sept. 3, includes more than 125 artifacts recovered from the famous ship’s debris field. Among the items are business cards, tableware, letters and a men’s suit, as well as fully recreated rooms. Housed in the museum’s second floor, 6,500-square-foot Blockbuster Gallery, the show was organized by Premier Exhibitions, which is the exclusive steward of artifacts from the ship. The show marks a return by the company to the State Museum after eight years; the popular Titanic Science exhibit was held at the museum in 2004.

Exhibit Info:
Where: South Carolina State Museum
Dates: 5 May-3 Sept
Admission: Adult (13-61) $18 ($8.00 for members), Senior (62+) $15 ($7 for members), Child (6-12) $12 (members $6). Prices include museum admission.
Further information at scmuseum.org.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Sails To New Record-Breaking Attendance(7 May 2012, eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition)
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is proud to announce that Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition welcomed over 286,000 visitors over its six month run in Singapore. Mr. Nick Dixon, Executive Director, ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, said, “It’s been a spectacular journey since Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition first opened to the public on 29 October 2011. During the six month run, we’ve received numerous testimonials from visitors who mentioned their journey though the exhibition was both educational and emotional. RMS Titanic may have set sail over 100 years ago, but its story continues to resonate with visitors. I would like to thank Singapore for making this exhibition such a success. It’s not only the best showing for an exhibition at ArtScience Museum but also the most well-attended museum exhibition in Singapore.”

Couple Preserves Piece Of Titanic History(6 May 2012, Press-Enterprise)
The Banning couple has in their possession original editions of the Chicago Daily News, April 16 and 17, 1912. The yellowed papers are blanketed with stories about the sinking of the Titanic, which occurred in the early hours of April 15, 1912. The Catenas have framed the papers in an effort to preserve them. The three frames hang in the hallway of their home.

It's A Titanic Year For Belfast(5 May 2012, Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph)
Belfast has had a mixed history to say the least, but this year, the whole city is geared up to commemorate one of its biggest achievements, the Titanic. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ships maiden voyage, which at the time was the biggest and most luxurious liner in the world, and was built by the city’s famous shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff. To pay tribute to the city’s efforts, a new £97 million tourist attraction, Titanic Belfast, opened on March 31 in time for the centenary. The attraction has six floors and tells the story of the Titanic, from its conception in the early 1900s, through its construction and launch, to its famous maiden voyage and tragic end. Multiple dimensions are brought together for the exhibition, from special effects, interactive features, full-scale reconstructions and even a ride. There’s so much to see that it took us nearly four hours to go round and take everything in properly.

A Titanic Tale Of Stone, Ice And Flames(5 May 2012, The Westerly Sun)
Mystic and the Mystic Aquarium may have Bob Ballard and the Titanic exhibit, but Ashaway has James V. Drew — or at least his monument. Drew was one of the 1,502 Titanic passengers and crew who drowned when the “unsinkable” ocean liner struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912. With him were his wife, the late Mrs. Lulu Opie (formerly Drew), and nephew, the late Marshall B. Drew, longtime Westerly residents who both survived. While a ticket to the aquarium will set you back $29, a visit to Drew’s memorial headstone in Oak Grove Cemetery, behind the Ashaway firehouse, doesn’t cost a cent. The raised block letters on the lonely granite monument, identifying Drew as “LOST ON THE STEAMER TITANIC,” together with the precise latitude and longitude of the disaster, only tell part of the story. It is one of tragedy and sacrifice, haunting memories, coincidental connections to Westerly’s granite industry and, bizarrely, the Lizzie Borden murders.

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Pier Where Titanic Survivors Landed Now Closed(4 May 2012, Crain’s New York Business)
Pier 54, the spot where the survivors of the Titanic disaster first touched shore 100 years ago, was shut down almost entirely late last month over fears that it would sink into the Hudson River. In fact, the closing came precisely four days after the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, which was sailing from England to New York when it hit an iceberg. The 800-foot Pier is located near West 13th Street in the Hudson River Park and has been the site of numerous free events over the summers. Now only 300 feet of it remains open. “We knew it was on its last legs, but we were hoping it would last a little while longer,” said Madelyn Wils, president and CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust. “It is a big loss.” Ms. Wils doesn’t know how much it would cost to repair. However, that isn’t an option at this point because it is so damaged it would need to be rebuilt, and there aren't funds to do that now. The trust has been dipping into its reserve fund for two years to maintain the park.

Titanic, Hindenburg, And The Heroic Age Of Postal Service(4 May 2012, The Atlantic)
This Sunday, May 6, marks the 75th anniversary of the disaster of the Hindenburg, among other things a pioneer of transatlantic airmail.An exhibition at the National Postal Museum in Washington, across the street from Union Station, has a small but moving exhibit of objects related to the Titanic and the Hindenburg. Below, a few samples from that collection

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Titanic Jewellery Will Help Maritime Museum Funds(4 May 2012, Times & Star)
A range of Titanic-inspired jewellery will raise funds for Maryport’s Maritime Museum next week. The jewellery has been created by Whitehaven designer Emma Summerfield, who was commissioned by the museum and Allerdale council museum adviser Mary-Ann Lancaster. Mrs Summerfield, 37, whose aunt Dolly Daniels is a museum volunteer, said she was thrilled to be asked to create the range. The jewellery will be auctioned during next Friday’s first class Titanic dinner at Maryport’s Wave Centre, and bids can be placed in advance.

Titanic Artifacts At SC State Museum Bring To Life A Fateful Day(3 May 2012, The State)
One of those exhibits is pulling into the S.C. State Museum just a month after the centennial of the sinking. Add in the recent 3D release of the award-winning 1997 movie “Titanic,” and the timing couldn’t be better for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit to come to the museum. It opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 3. Visitors to the exhibit will receive a replica boarding pass before beginning their excursions, which begin with information on the construction of the ship. Then the story of life on board the ship is told by the personal items used by the crew and passengers.

Pastor Returns From Titanic Trip With Warm Memories(3 May 2012, Fall River Spirit)
After preaching for many years to the faithful of Greater Fall River, Rev. Robert Lawrence spent part of April engaged in a different kind of ministry. On a cruise ship floating atop the cold Atlantic Ocean, he helped lead a service in memory of the people who died when Titanic struck an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912. The service concluded at the exact moment when the luxurious liner plunged into the sea — 100 years earlier at 2:20 a.m. — with the casting of two wreaths over the sinking site. "At that moment the clouds parted and the moon came out, creating a reflection in the water, like a pathway off into the distance," Lawrence said. "When the two wreaths went overboard, they got into the path of the moon's reflection. To see them go on and on very slowly into outer space was eerie."


Nanjing Yard To Raise The Titanic For Tycoon(3 May 2012, China Daily)
A Chinese shipyard will help the Titanic finally reach New York, after an order to build a replica of the luxury liner was made by an Australian billionaire. The deal between State-owned CSC Jinling Shipyard Co Ltd in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, and Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer to build Titanic II is music to the ears of China's shipbuilding industry, which is currently mired in its steepest earnings slump in three years. According to shipyard spokesman Li Wenbao, the Chinese company signed a memorandum of understanding on April 20 with the Australian tycoon to construct the ship in China. "We will try to build a liner that has the same dimensions as the original Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage 100 years ago. The Australian side is in charge of the design," Li told China Daily on Wednesday.

Museums Offer Local Titanic Ties(2 May 2012, Delco News Network)
What was front page news more than 100 years ago, was again on the covers of numerous publications a century later. Several exhibits, which opened last month, explore how the Titanic’s sinking affected those in the local region. “Titanic Philadelphians: true stories, real people, 100 years later” continues now until the end of the year at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. “Titanic Philadelphians” spotlights the personal lives of the Philadelphians directly affected by the ship disaster. The intimate exhibit is told through the accounts and stories of the 40 plus Philadelphians that sailed on the Titanic during her maiden voyage.