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Visitors will also learn about the science of undersea cables through video animation by Graphic and Digital Media Design students from the Centre for Arts and Technology in Halifax. The cable ships exhibit is based on museum research and contains historical photos, crew accounts, cable ships and undersea telegraph cable artifacts from the museum's collection.A complement to the museum's permanent exhibit Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax, the special exhibit delves into the two cable ships, their captains and crews, and examines the science and technology of undersea telegraph cables and Morse telegraphy, considered the World Wide Web of the time.Titanic's Halifax connection began when the cable ships Mackay-Bennett and Minia were chartered by the White Star Line to search for Titanic victims.Kim Reinhardt, manager, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Quick Facts With the special anniversary for Titanic, we will share with visitors the personal and historical connections to highlight how these noble cable ships and the city of Halifax, became part of the Titanic story. The museum is proud to showcase our maritime heritage. In addition to attending commemorative events, I encourage everyone to consider visiting the museum.ĭavid Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage QuotesĮxperiencing the Titanic-related exhibits at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is an excellent way to learn more about Halifax's connection to the tragedy. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is opening its special temporary exhibit Cable Ships: Connecting Halifax to Titanic and the World to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. Maritime Museum Opens Cable Ships Exhibit for Titanic Anniversary Published by the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Thursday, April 12, 2012