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09/04/2015
Titanic Foundation Takes Ownership Of SS Nomadic
Titanic Foundation has taken on ownership of the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world.
SS Nomadic will be operated by Titanic Belfast Limited, Titanic Belfast's commercial operator, who will align their 5 star visitor attraction experience to Titanic's little sister.
The SS Nomadic is also the biggest Titanic artefact and an authentic piece of Belfast’s maritime heritage. In 2005 Nomadic was languishing in Le Havre when local enthusiasts became aware of its plight, and began a campaign to 'Save the Nomadic’'from scrappage. The Department for Social Development stepped in and bought Nomadic in 2006, bringing it home later that year. The Nomadic Charitable Trust was set up to oversee its restoration and conservation, and the ship opened to the public in 2013.
Denis Rooney CBE, Chairman of the Board commented: "Nomadic Charitable Trust has worked hard to bring SS Nomadic to this point but we feel it is time to integrate SS Nomadic into the wider Titanic Quarter offer. We have been working with Titanic Foundation Limited over several months to ensure a seamless transition and we are delighted that the transfer is now complete and look forward to seeing SS Nomadic flourish."
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SS Nomadic will be operated by Titanic Belfast Limited, Titanic Belfast's commercial operator, who will align their 5 star visitor attraction experience to Titanic's little sister.
The SS Nomadic is also the biggest Titanic artefact and an authentic piece of Belfast’s maritime heritage. In 2005 Nomadic was languishing in Le Havre when local enthusiasts became aware of its plight, and began a campaign to 'Save the Nomadic’'from scrappage. The Department for Social Development stepped in and bought Nomadic in 2006, bringing it home later that year. The Nomadic Charitable Trust was set up to oversee its restoration and conservation, and the ship opened to the public in 2013.
Denis Rooney CBE, Chairman of the Board commented: "Nomadic Charitable Trust has worked hard to bring SS Nomadic to this point but we feel it is time to integrate SS Nomadic into the wider Titanic Quarter offer. We have been working with Titanic Foundation Limited over several months to ensure a seamless transition and we are delighted that the transfer is now complete and look forward to seeing SS Nomadic flourish."
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16 May 2006
SS Nomadic to return to Belfast in July
The SS Nomadic will return to Belfast in July, the Department of Social Development has today revealed. The SS Nomadic was built at Harland and Wolff in Belfast in 1910 and was originally used to ferry first-class passengers to and from both the Titanic and its sister ship, the Olympic.
SS Nomadic to return to Belfast in July
The SS Nomadic will return to Belfast in July, the Department of Social Development has today revealed. The SS Nomadic was built at Harland and Wolff in Belfast in 1910 and was originally used to ferry first-class passengers to and from both the Titanic and its sister ship, the Olympic.
04 July 2006
SS Nomadic to return to Belfast Harbour
Social Development Minister, David Hanson, today announced that the SS Nomadic is to return to Belfast on July 17 2006. The Nomadic, which was built in the city in 1911, is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line.
SS Nomadic to return to Belfast Harbour
Social Development Minister, David Hanson, today announced that the SS Nomadic is to return to Belfast on July 17 2006. The Nomadic, which was built in the city in 1911, is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line.
03 June 2013
SS Nomadic Opens In Belfast
The SS Nomadic has been opened in Belfast's Hamilton Dock, making it Northern Ireland's newest maritime visitor attraction. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Environment Minister Arlene Foster, alongside Denis Rooney of the SS Nomadic Charitable Trust, performed the official duties at at the opening ceremony on Friday.
SS Nomadic Opens In Belfast
The SS Nomadic has been opened in Belfast's Hamilton Dock, making it Northern Ireland's newest maritime visitor attraction. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Environment Minister Arlene Foster, alongside Denis Rooney of the SS Nomadic Charitable Trust, performed the official duties at at the opening ceremony on Friday.
01 February 2011
Nomadic Contract To Renew Titanic Link
A century-long link between the SS Nomadic and Belfast's Harland & Wolff shipyard is about to be rekindled.
Nomadic Contract To Renew Titanic Link
A century-long link between the SS Nomadic and Belfast's Harland & Wolff shipyard is about to be rekindled.
15 August 2007
SS Nomadic Ready For Public Viewing
Following months of preparation by volunteers and the SS Nomadic's maintenance crew, the Third Class Passenger Area is now ready for public viewing.
SS Nomadic Ready For Public Viewing
Following months of preparation by volunteers and the SS Nomadic's maintenance crew, the Third Class Passenger Area is now ready for public viewing.
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