Tag Archives: Titanic

Liner that sank a U Boat

Posted on May 13, 2016 by irishroverpei

98 years ago on the morning of May 12th, 1918 HMT Olympic was on her way to Cherbourg, France full of American troops. The German U-boat U-103 was spotted ahead of the great liner. Olympic’s guns opened fired and Captain … Continue reading →

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A Moment in Time.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by irishroverpei

On April 12th 1912 the Titanic set sail from Cobh Ireland to cross the North Atlantic on her maiden voyage. No one aboard imagined it would be her last and only voyage. The photograph of her departing is believed to … Continue reading →

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Three Queens.

Posted on June 20, 2015 by irishroverpei

The Three Queens are (1) Queen Mary 2. she carries 3.090 passengers, cost 550 millions pounds. Length 1,130 feet (129 feet longer than the Strand in London) The (2) Queen Elisabeth cost 365 million pounds and  the (3) Queen Victoria … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Irish Humour

Posted on April 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

Having a laugh at the expense of the Irish. A Muslim has been shot in the head with a starting pistol; police say it’s definitely race related… Due to a water shortage in Ireland, Dublin swimming baths have announced they … Continue reading →

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The First Photo

Posted on September 4, 2012 by irishroverpei

The first photos of the wreck of the Titanic were released to the public on this day in 1985. What an eerie feeling for the few remaining survivors of that tragic night in 1912. Imagine seeing the great ship on … Continue reading →

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Friday 13th???

Posted on April 13, 2012 by irishroverpei

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 irishroverpei

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 irishroverpei

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 irishroverpei

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 irishroverpei

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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