The Titanic & Ireland

The Titanic was built at the Harland and Wolff Shipyards in Belfast in Northern Ireland in 1912. It was 882 feet long and had a gross tonnage of 45,000 tons. It was the world's biggest ship.

Owned by The White Star Line, it (as well as the Olympic - its sister ship) was intended for transatlantic traffic between Europe and America. Neither they, nor the builders ever publicly stated that the Titanic was unsinkable.

Despite carrying a maximum capacity of over 3,200 passengers and crew the ship was only equipped with 16 lifeboats and a handful of life rafts. In total only one third of all those aboard could have fitted into the life saving measures.

Passage cost anywhere between 870 and 2 pounds, with the majority of passengers (third class) opting for the cheaper fare.

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St. Patrick's Figurine

With his flowing robes, Celtic cross, and staff, this beloved patron saint of Ireland cuts a commanding figure. Imported. Polyresin. 5" tall.

 

St Patrick's Shrine Bell Pendant

A sterling silver interpretation of the venerated Irish shrine built in 1100 AD to house the bell of St. Patrick. Captivatingly engraved on four sides and accentuated with two stones of black onyx. Imported. Gift boxed. 1" bell on 18" chain.