Irish town where Titanic moored for the last time plans celebrations for the centenary

Cobh, County Cork, plans Titanic 100th anniversary commemoration events from 9 to 15th April

People around Ireland, and the world, are getting ready to mark the centenary of the legendary passenger liner, the RMS Titanic. If you would like to be part of to the commemoration events taking place, then anchor yourself in Cobh County Cork, then Queenstown, the Titanic’s last port of call where 123 passengers boarded the magnificent vessel.

Cobh will play host to a memorable series of events from 9th to 15th April to remember the Titanic and the people associated with her.

The events series, organized by Titanic100 Cobh 2012, has something for everyone from concerts to cruise liners, a vintage car show, a Titanic art display, lectures, exhibitions and museums, music recitals, a search and rescue display, a ten-mile road race, gala dinners, a remembrance service and a range of water activities and on-street entertainment for all throughout the week.  The events will appeal to history buffs, culture vultures, adventure seekers, concert enthusiasts, food lovers, and families.

During the days of this centenary week, like any other week of any other year, visitors and locals alike can mingle around the many shops, restaurants and pubs in this idyllic and unique sea-side town.  For this special week, Cobh will also be home to stalls and markets set up in designated areas where visitors can relax and enjoy many styles of food and other things on offer.

See www.titanic100.ie for a full list of events, but for now here are some of the programme highlights.

Remember the Titanic in a National Tribute with the Navy

The main event in Cobh will take place exactly 100 years from when the Titanic arrived in Cork Harbour and the last of the Titanic’s passengers and supplies left Cobh on board the mighty vessel.

This National tribute will conclude with a Fleet review with the Irish Navy. Prominent dignitaries’ including The President, will be invited to attend this once in a life time occasion and respects will be shown to all those who lost their lives as a result of the tragedy.

Give a Maritime welcome to cruise liners retracing the Titanic’s journey

One of the most talked about cruises of the year, The Balmoral, is retracing the steps of the RMS Titanic’s journey, passing by Cherbourg on the coast of France before docking in ‘Queenstown’ Cobh on 9 April.  The town will joyfully welcome the liner and her 1,309 passengers - the same number that sailed on the fateful voyage - who include descendants of Titanic passengers and Titanic enthusiasts.  Entertainment for all will be provided on the Cobh quayside.
 
The MV Marco Polo will also arrive into Cobh on her special Titanic cruise at 4.00pm on the April 12 and will depart at 5.00pm on the April 13. A warm welcome and open air entertainment will be provided during its stay.

View paintings inspired by the last Titanic survivor

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