Tag Archives: Titanic

Friday 13th???

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Lots of Titanic talk this week. CTV were in Northern Ireland visiting the Giants Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, and today they are at the Titanic Centre. Makes me proud to see so much positive news about Northern Ireland, we’ve had terrible … Continue reading →

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Beginning of the End.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

One Hundred years ago today. 10th April 1912 : Titanic sets sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, the Titanic has been described as the worlds most luxurious floating hotel. She was only 4 days out when … Continue reading →

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Titanic – What Went Wrong

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I listened to an interesting interview on CBC radio this morning with a John Woolow (not sure correct spelling). He authored a book on what went wrong aboard Titanic. (1)He first noted that Captain Smith was probably the wrong man … Continue reading →

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Belfast Scooter

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

As we draw nearer to the Titanic disaster I have been thinking about the City of my birth, Belfast. Just this morning I came across this interesting photo of a scooter parked in front of the Belfast City Hall. I … Continue reading →

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The Iron Lady

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Linda and I went to see the movie ‘The Iron Lady’ yesterday afternoon. While it was a good movie I felt too much of the story dealt with her failing health. A time long after her husband was dead yet … Continue reading →

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Hard-A-Starboard-Answered

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

My issue with the movie makers has been answered. Hard a starboard was indeed the correct order on the bridge of Titanic. My old shipmate (smarter than me)has provided the most likely answer. I have pasted it below for you … Continue reading →

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John Boyd Dunlop ?????

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Who was he you might ask?? His last name should give you a clue. He invented the first pneumatic tyre (tire) in Belfast N.Ireland in 1887. He later went on to form the Dunlop Tyre Company. He was born in … Continue reading →

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RMS Olympic – Last Voyage.

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Please view the attached video of the RMS Olympic on her last voyage to the scrap yard. She was the sister ship to Titanic. My grandfather worked on both of these great ships, he was a furnaceman, he heated the … Continue reading →

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A great Video!!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Remember my comments regarding the Titanic movie? the bridge order hard-a-starboard to avoid the berg and the ship turns to Port!. Well the Yeoman of the Guards has a similar view on the movie Braveheart!!! its really worth watching

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What Sank the Titanic.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I watched a program last night on the sinking of Titanic. One factor was the use of a lower grade of rivet, the heads are suspected of shearing off during the impact. However, the program used shots from the movie … Continue reading →

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