Programme of Events
Of the 1523 people who tragically lost their lives that night, 549 came from Southampton.
2009 Events : 17th - 19th April 2009
Southampton commemorated the 96th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic with a series of events and services held across the city in April 2008.
Following on from last year's successful programme, the 2009 events will take place between the 17 - 19 April 2009 at various venues throughout Southampton.
It includes the successful elements of 2007 and 2008 combined with some new unique events that will attract world-wide interest.
| Please click onto the specific dates below for full details of each event |
The 2009 programme of events will include
(Just click on date for full details of these events)
Friday 17 April
- Titanic Trail
- Graves Walk
- An evening with Millvina Dean - A passenger on the Titanic CANCELLED
Saturday 18 April
- Post Office Titanic Plaque Unveilling
- Titanic Tales
- Titanic Trail
- Graves Walk
- Southampton Titanic Lecture
- Film: A Night To Remember
Sunday 19 April
- Commemorative Service
- Titanic Trail
- Graves Walk
- Northam: the impact of the loss of the Titanic on the local community
Other Events
- Titanic Discovery Family Day
- Local History Forum Talk
- Titanic - Southampton Remembers Exhibition (available all year)
- Titanic Research Material at Southampton Central Library (available all year)
- Titanic Crew Exhibition (1 - 30 April)
- The British Titanic Society's Titanic Exhibition (4 April)
- Maritime Auction (7 March)
Information and Souvenirs
The Southampton Tourist Information Centre (T.I.C.) will be open during the Titanic Commemorative weekend. It will offer information on the programme of events, advice on accommodation, and the opportunity to buy Titanic books and souvenirs. Further details from the T.I.C. at 9 Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7FJ
Telephone 023 8083 3333 or Email: tourist.information@southampton.gov.uk
Website: www.visit-southampton.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 09.30 to 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 15.30hours. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
