Behind The Scenes: Titanic's Aftermath

OVERVIEW

Discover how Halifax responded to the sinking of the Titanic by visiting sites that associated with the tragedy. More than 120 mostly unidentified victims of the disaster are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, their small black granite tombstones engraved with the date of the sinking – April 15, 1912. You will also see the former Edwardian mansion of George Wright, a prominent local businessman who perished on the luxury liner. His will stipulated that his house be left to the Council of Women, an organization that continues to meet there and follow their original mission of bettering the lives of women and children. Services for many of the victims of the sinking were conducted at the Cathedral Church of All Saints. After browsing the church, you will continue to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which holds the world’s largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See four landmarks in Halifax with ties to the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic.
• Visit a cemetery for victims of the tragedy and a church that held services for them.
• Know the story of the wealthy local philanthrope that died on the Titanic and what became of his Edwardian mansion.
• Browse a collection of artifacts from the Titanic in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.