Titanic prepares to leave Belfast

Titanic at Belfast and ready for sea, April 1912Titanic at Belfast and ready for sea, April 1912

On 1 April 1912, Titanic was completed and ready to sail from Belfast to Southampton,  However her departure was put off until the following day due to a strong north-west wind, as shown in this photograph by the wind-blown smoke from Titanic's funnels.
 

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TITANICa The Exhibition is on display the the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra. Click here for opening times, how to get here and admission prices.

 

Titanic Exhibition

The Titanic exhibition is housed in the Transport galleries at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra. You can also experience "TITANICa The People's Story in the Outdoor Folk Museum.

Click here for more information on the 500 artefacts on display and also the Ultimate Living History experience.