# Titanic history and remembrance tour in halifax

Titanic history and remembrance tour in halifax

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Immerse yourself in the history of the infamous Titanic disaster on this educational and enlightening tour in Halifax. Learn the real story behind the ship's tragic sinking as your guide takes you to several 'Titanic'-related sites. See graves of victims at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, visit morgues and churches where services were held, see locales from the Academy Award®-winning 1997 movie, and browse a fascinating exhibit of artifacts from the shipwreck at the impressive Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

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Rating: 4 star rating: Recommended

Location: Halifax, Canada
Duration: 2 hours

Price: Starting from € 33.00

Tour type: Historical & Heritage Tours - Historical Tour - Cultural & Theme Tours
Category: Historical & Heritage Tours

More than 100 years after the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, you can immerse yourself in the history and remembrance of the infamous disaster on this fascinating and enlightening tour in Halifax, which begins in the morning at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

From here, your knowledgeable local guide will lead you several Titanic-related sites while telling the story of the tragedy. During its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912, the luxury ship departed from Southampton, England on its way to New York City. Passengers on board included some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as hundreds of immigrants seeking a new life in North America. After accidentally crashing into an iceberg, the ship -- touted as 'unsinkable' by its architects -- sank in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arrive at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where 121 victims were buried after a rescue vessel was sent to the shipwreck from Halifax to recover bodies. Youll be in disbelief by the story of the ships unlikely demise, and youll learn what really happened that fateful night that caused the deaths of more than 1,500 people in one of the deadliest maritime disasters of all time. Youll also learn why Halifax is so intricately tied with the story of the Titanic it was the closest city to the ship at the time of its sinking.

Other Titanic-related sites youll visit include morgues and churches were services were held, as well as locales from the 1997 movie Titanic. End your tour with a visit to the famed Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (admission included), which houses a fascinating exhibit on the disaster. Browse an impressive collection of archival records and artifacts from the vessel including a wooden post from the famous Grand Staircase, articles of clothing and the only intact Titanic deck chair recovered from the wreck.

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