News release

Website Showcases Nova Scotia Titanic Artifacts, Records

Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021)

NOTE: A social-media version of this release, with hi-res downloadable photos, audio and video clips is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-01-20-Titanic-Website/ . -----------------------------------------------------------------Learning about Nova Scotia's connection to the sinking of the Titanic has become more accessible thanks to a redesigned website launched today, Jan. 20.

Visitors to the province's Titanic website, www.titanic.gov.ns.ca, 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.

"This approach to displaying in-depth information on Titanic artifacts and records will provide life-long learning opportunities," said 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."

The website highlights Halifax's role in recovery operations and identifying and making final arrangements for victims. The website also features Titanic-related places of interest in Halifax and Nova Scotia and resources for research.

The artifacts online can be seen at the museum as part of the Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax permanent exhibit. The exhibit includes a preserved deck chair, a pair of children's shoes and large pieces of oak carving.

Records from the archives include rare photographs taken at the time of the tragedy and a variety of documents from the medical examiner's office in Halifax.

The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is April 15.