INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS
Our apologies for not updating the Editors weekly article on friday ( past ) . The team were on a ” fact finding ” cruise to Cobh . Those knowledgeable Titanic fans amongst you will know that Cobh in 1912 was known as Queenstown , and was the last stop for the R.M.S. Titanic on her transatlantic voyage . We can report that the towns-people were very hospitable , the beers and wines of exceptional quality , the food to be of a gastronomical standard and of course the ship to be amazing !
You can all look forward to an in-depth report in this weeks Editors Article .
W.S.M. EDITOR .
Fred Olsen , the cruise line that has a controlling share in Belfast`s Harland and Wolff shipyard , brought one of the more modern ships of their fleet into Belfast today ( Monday 24th May ) The Braemar, a 28,000 ton vessel carried 1,075 passengers and 400 crew to have a look at the city and I am sure they were happy to spend a pound or two in our wonderful shops , restaurants and bars ! Fred Olsens ships are not strangers to Belfast , last year both the Black Prince and Boudicca paid a visit . Just as a matter of interest , their flagship THE BALMORAL will be running a cruise following the route of TITANIC on the 100th anniversary of the tragic sinking . We hope to see their flagship visit Belfast the following year .
Mein Schiff , a 76,000 ton cruiseship visited the port of Belfast yesterday ( fri 14th May ) . This ship owned by TUI cruises brought 2,681 passengers visit the city . One minor fact about this ship that is not widely known is that she was formerly known as the Celebrity Galaxy , and it was on the Galaxy that the singer Jane Macdonald became famous via the1990`s BBC documentary ” The Cruise “.
On Monday past the Ocean Nova docked in the Port of Belfast marking the start of the 2010 cruise season , here is some information on this little ice breaking cruiseship . This ship delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova’s ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea!
Cabins and Amenities
•38 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
•Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
•Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room.
•Lounge and bar, open late morning, afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
•Library with collection of polar-themed books.
•Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
•Clinic with licensed doctor.
•Exercise room.
•Dedicated single cabins.
•Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
Staff & Crew: 38
Passengers: 73
Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed, capacity of 90
Length: 73.0 m
Breadth: 11.0 m
Draft: 3.7 m
Propulsion: Diesel engines – 2,000-horsepower
Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Registered: Bahamas
White Star Momentos are proud to announce that they we will be major stall holders at this years 2010 Irish Boat Jumble , held annually at Carrickfergus Sailing Club . We will have our full range of White Star Line / Titanic gifts on sale , and welcome everyone to come and see what we have on sale as well as meeting the team . Doors open at 10.00am on Sunday 18th April , thats this weekend !
April 11, 2010 – 12:45 pm
We would like to welcome our two latest outlets to the ever growing chain of local places to find our wide range of products . Firstly Rayanne House , a multi award winning guesthouse and private dining restaurant , catering for the fine dining market . Award winning Chef Connor McClelland recently made headline news on TV, Radio and in the worlds press with his Titanic First Class, Themed Menu, available for group parties or private functions. Secondly welcome to Scenes art gallery of Belfast who are currenly stocking our large deck plans and the beautiful A2 print of Titanic`s farewell to Belfast . May we wish you every success in selling W.S.M. products .
Further Details … Just Click Here…
The above and below pictures were taken recently from The Arc , right beside the Hamilton drydock . You can see in good detail the new cover structure that has been built by the professional painters that are working on the hull . Its great to see work starting on the last White Star Line vessel in existance .
Titanic Made in Belfast Festival
3-Apr-2010 – 11-Apr-2010
This year, the Titanic Made in Belfast festival will take place from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 April 2010. The ultimate Titanic festival, in the city where she was built, is a celebration of the ship, her city and the artisan skills of the people who created her. The week long festival, which takes place annually, hosts a packed programme of events which include Titanic tours and special exhibitions.
The main exhibition will be housed in the newly refurbished Belfast City Hall and will have a wonderfull range of Titanic related items , one not to be missed !
For more information contact BELFAST WELCOME CENTRE
Contact Details
47 Donegall Place
Belfast
Antrim
BT1 5AD
Website: www.gotobelfast.com
Email: welcomecentre@belfastvisitor.com
Tel: (028) 9024 6609
Fax: (028) 9031 2424
W5 will be holding their Titanic: Designed and Built in Belfast exhibition from 12 March – 11 April.
Transport
For more information please visit www.translink.co.uk or call Translink on 028 9066 6630 (seven days – 7am to 8pm).
White Star Momentos are proud to announce that we will be supplying and manning the merchandise stall at the Waterfront Hall for the full run of 18 shows of the fantastic ” Over The Bridge ” , a play about real life at the Harland and Wolff shipyard Belfast .
Come down and see us from Wednesday 17th March to Saturday 3rd April , and get the best Titanic and H & W souviners !
