#seacity museum

Here we have the pterosaur Ornithocheirus, reconstructed with reference to Mark Witton’s Pterosaurs book and photos of fossils of this and closely related species.

One of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching exhibits on the Titanic.

I felt like posting this because I went last year on the hundredth anniversary. The museum had literally only been open for about two days. We drove down to Southampton and I was very distressed because I didn't think I could handle it emotionally. But the museum was very bright and welcoming. The actual permanent exhibition was geared toward the people of the city and their roles on the ship, and it was all very respectful and enlightening.

The Titanic leaving Southampton, England on her maiden voyage to New York. Five days into her journey, the ship struck an iceberg and sank. Picture: Supplied.

Herald Sun | news.com.au | April 11, 2012 | 12:36pm

A MUSEUM dedicated to the Titanic has opened at Southampton in England, where the ship sailed from 100 years ago.

The SeaCity Museum at Southampton, around 120km south-west of London, tells the story of crew from the area who were on the Titanic and the impact the tragedy had on families in the city. The museum is divided into three main exhibitions - how the disaster affected the city, the lives and times of people and the city and the legend of the Titanic. Highlights include a 1:25 scale, interactive model of the Titanic and the Royal Naval Reserve sword which belonged to Captain Smith, who perished with the Titanic. There is also a pocket watch which belonged to Steward Sidney Sedunary, which stopped at 10 minutes to 2, about an hour before the Titanic sank.