The Ship of Dreams is brought to life in an impressively curated space that tells the story of one of history’s most tragic tales. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is a self-guided attraction that takes visitors through a series of themed rooms packed with more than 250 items brought to the surface from beneath the North Atlantic Ocean.
In April, to commemorate the 113th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking, the exhibition unveiled a never-before-seen piece found in 1994. On display near the beginning of the tour, visitors can view the Kilroy Stoking Indicator transmitter, a sophisticated piece of technology for 1912—the piece is what essentially regulated the heartbeat of Titanic. The Kilroy would transmit precise time signals to all the crew in the boiler rooms, telling them how long to allow the coal to burn before shoveling in a new load.
Every visitor begins their journey with a “Boarding Pass” with details on a specific passenger. As visitors continue the journey through the exhibition, a series of rooms hold re-creations of third- and first-class cabins, the Grand Staircase and the promenade deck. Read menus of meals served and view photos of dining halls, lounge areas and libraries.
Particularly striking is the Big Piece—a section of the outer hull from the C Deck cabin, rooms C-79 and C-80, which covered a suite of wardrobe rooms and private baths. This is the largest section of the Titanic ever put on display. Something about the broken glass still attached to the portholes brings about a haunting reminder of the rushing water that barreled through the portholes as the ship began to sink.
At the end, you encounter a large wall with names. It’s here you’ll find out whether the person on your Boarding Pass survived or perished. It’s a powerful moment.
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