Thursday 10 April
"SUBMERSIBILES, THE TITANIC AND OTHER DISASTERS": A SERIES OF TALKS.
1st Illustrated talk: "Diving on the Titanic" – by Brigitte Saar
BRIGITTE SAAR, a TV journalist from Germany and a member of the Swiss, German and British Titanic Societies, will talk about her experience of diving on to the Titanic in 2001.
2nd Illustrated talk: "Submersibles and Marine Disasters" – by Steve Hall
STEVE HALL, an expert on submersible technology, from the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, will describe how submersibles have been used on maritime disasters. He will relate the tragedy that befell the Russian Nuclear Submarine KURSK in August 2000.
There will be a small accompanying exhibition of submersible technology.
Date: April 10th 2008
Venue: The National Oceanography Centre Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH
Times: 19.30 – 22.00hrs (provisional)
Entry: £8 per person. Tickets are available from Southampton Reference Library (Local Studies and Maritime) on 023 8083 2205 or the Tourist Information Centre on 023 8083 3333.
In September 1985 a joint American – French expedition discovered the wreck of the Titanic by using the video sled ARGO. During 1986 a three person submersible ALVIN and a remotely operated vehicle called JASON JUNIOR (J.J.) made further visits to the wreck.
It was from this time that submersibles and the Titanic became linked in the public’s mind.
Refreshments will be available.
TITANIC QUIZ
Venue: Southampton Central Library, Civic Centre
Time: Starts at 7.00pm
Entry: FREE by ticket only to be collected from Southampton Reference Library (Local Studies and Maritime) on 023 8083 2205
To mark the 96th anniversary of the Titanic disaster the Southampton Local History Forum is offering everyone the chance to find out more about the famous ship, the crew and the passengers. Come along to the Local Studies and Maritime Library, situated in the Southampton Central Reference Library and take part in a FREE Titanic Quiz. Use the library's extensive collection of Titanic related material to find answers to the quiz questions and be in with a chance of winning a great prize!
EXHIBITIONS
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Friday 11 April
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