Category Archives: Titanic

A Ship, A Sub…and 111 Years – [06/25/2023]

Posted on June 25, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

“When you’re in very deep water, you’re dead before you realize that something is happening, so it’s just not a problem.” – Paul-Henry Nargeolet 111 years ago a grand ship slipped beneath the ocean, taking with her 1500 souls. Her … Continue reading →

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“Mr Ismay..I believe you have your headlines” – Cartagena, Columbia – [04/14/2019]

Posted on April 14, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Who called for speed and to break every record Who had to keep all the millionaires happy? How dare you Smith I will not stand here indicted Who ignored warnings of ice bergs when sighted? WHO SIR refused to extend … Continue reading →

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Ship of Dreams – Orlando, Florida – [01/13/2017]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

She strains at her lines the smoke from her funnels trailing.. She was so vast, so tall, so …immense and they were are so sure. I said it before, and I will say it forever: we have learned so little … Continue reading →

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Sail On – At Sea – [06/02/2017]

Posted on June 2, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

“Write a book and before you know it you’re living with her. Before you know it you’re married to her. And let me tell you something, there is no divorcing Titanic. Not ever” ~ Her Name, Titanic It is difficult … Continue reading →

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God’s Heaven Be Their Blanket – Halifax, Nova Scotia – [05/22/2017]

Posted on May 22, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

May God’s heaven be your blanket as you sleep… ~ Titanic: The Musical Graveyards are wise, and the air in them is different. Some find an attraction to them gothic or macabre, I just find them peaceful. All graveyards are … Continue reading →

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The Great American Road Trip: Day 6 – “Things Were Very Historical” – Washington, DC – [07/18/3016]

Posted on July 18, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Dinosaurs and butterflies and ruby slippers! Oh my! The thing about visiting the Smithsonian is to figure out where the heck to start. Having done Air and Space and the National Art Gallery yesterday, we had a plan to do … Continue reading →

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7 Decks Below – Halifax, Canada – [08/14/2014]

Posted on August 16, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Have you been inside the museum? We should go…meet the dinosaurs ~ “The Next Ten Minutes” The Last Five Years Well, there aren’t any dinosaurs at this particular museum, since the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is – as the … Continue reading →

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There She Is…. – At Sea – [04/10/2012]

Posted on April 10, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There she is, towering high, broad and grand, ship of dreams 100 years ago today, a ship hoisted anchor and unfurled her colours to leave Southampton. Hundreds of people gathered to see her off, far more than any other in … Continue reading →

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If They Could See Us Now – At Sea [08/07/2011]

Posted on August 8, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every so often I remember that I’m living on a ship that’s probably double the size of the Titanic. It’s an eerie thought really, especially when you stand on the dock and look up at the bow and realize the … Continue reading →

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