By Lisa Goudy
I’ve always had a fascination with sunken ships.
I really can’t explain why, but for whatever reasons the stories,
photos and other information regarding sunken ships holds
a particular allure for me. So of course I was genuinely interested
to learn more about the Empress of Ireland at the travelling exhibit that was at the Moose Jaw Western Development Museum last
weekend.
Of course sunken ships isn’t for everyone. Neither is history. But as
Pascale Saint-Amand, project manager with the Site historique
maritime de la Pointe-au-Per who was available to answer questions at
the exhibit, pointed out you never know what old documents,
artifacts and lists might come in handy. If you find something you
should contact a museum to discuss it further.
Sharing stories from the past are important and they are intriguing to many people, as well as play a role in remembering
our past to help shape our future. That’s why it’s imperative we keep telling our stories and, in the case of the news media,
telling other people’s stories.
I’m thrilled to say I’ve shared what I believe to be a great story about the R.M.S. Titanic.
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