Website Showcases Nova Scotia Titanic Artifacts, Records

Published by Communities, Culture and Heritage

Friday, January 20, 2012

A new website will help people learn about Nova Scotia's connection to the sinking of the Titanic. At the province's website, www.titanic.gov.ns.ca, people can search and explore high-resolution images and descriptions of 16 artifacts and 84 records housed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax.

Quotes

“ This approach to displaying in-depth information on Titanic artifacts and records will provide life-long learning opportunities. ” David Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage.

“ Nova Scotians, researchers and those who may not be able to travel to our province will gain a more profound understanding of our historical link to the tragedy. ” David Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage.

Quick Facts

  • The website highlights Halifax's role in recovery operations and making final arrangements for victims.
  • It features Titanic-related places of interest in Halifax and Nova Scotia.
  • Artifacts online can be seen at the museum as part of a permanent exhibit.
  • This includes a preserved deck chair and a pair of children's shoes.

Learn More

Media Contacts

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Communities, Culture and Heritage
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Images

Photo of Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives
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Photo of Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Preserved wooden cabinet from First Class bathroom aboard RMS Titanic. Carved by a carpenter from Belfast, Ireland. Credit: Gerry Lunn, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Rare original deck chair from Titanic, the signature artifact of the permanent Titanic exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Credit: Gerry Lunn, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Shoes from a victim of the Titanic disaster or The Northover Titanic Shoes. This pair of leather children’s shoes is believed to be from Body No. 4, the “Unknown Child”. This very young boy, recovered by the crew of Mackay-Bennett, was buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax. Credit: Gerry Lunn, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Videos

Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives

Audio

Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives
Garry Shutlak, Senior Reference Archivist, Nova Scotia Archives
Gerry Lunn, Curator of Interpretation, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic