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ABOVE BOARD
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FEBRUARY 2012
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Greetings!
The Italian Costa Concordia disaster of Friday January 13 was a salient reminder that history never ends, that life is unpredictable and that despite new technology and navigational equipment, mistakes still happen.
This year marks the hundredth anniversary of perhaps the most famous maritime disaster of them all: the sinking of the Titanic. To mark the occasion the VMM will be mounting a special exhibition March 1 to July 8 in the Teekay gallery of contemporary newspaper reports from 1912.
They provide very real context to the recent tragic events at Isola del Giglio, Tuscany. First the report of the sinking and then, slowly, emerges the scale of the disaster.
We sometimes believe ourselves to be immune from the past. That it no longer exists, but is there to be reflected upon as an optional past time.
The Costa Concordia reminds us that this is not the case; that we ignore history at our peril. When we visit museums we should be mindful that we are exploring past realities which contain important lessons if we care to take notice.
Sincerely,
Simon Robinson
Executive Director
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Family Science Days
Visit the Maritime Museum booth at Family Science Days during the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This community science showcase-featuring hands-on demonstrations and other family and kid-friendly activities-shines a spotlight on a broad range of educators working to promote an interest in science among the general public.
This FREE event is open to all, but organized especially for students in grade levels 6 to 12. All Family Science Days events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 18-19 February at the Vancouver Convention Centre. No preregistration is required. Register for free on-site to receive your pass for this event. Visit the AAAS website for more information about Family Science Days.
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St Roch Engine Room Tour
Join us from noon to 4 pm on Sunday, February 19 as we explore St Roch's engine room and main hold - areas of the ship that are not open to the public. Tours are included with admission and free for Museum members.
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TITANIC ANNIVERSARY
The 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic is fast approaching. The Museum will be celebrating this historic occasion in a number of ways including a new exhibit in the TK Gallery,
News of the Titanic from March 1 to July 8 and a guest lecture at the Museum. We would like to point your attention to a special lecture series coordinated by SFU Titanic! A Centennial Voyage of Exploration. The series will focus on our collective memory by exploring epochal events, path-breaking moments, and extraordinary lives in context. The series opens early March with five lectures that mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912. Click here for more information and to register.
Titanic in 3D Contest
Make this Valentine's day extra special. Be the first to experience "Titanic in 3D" at an advanced screening on February 14th, Scotiabank Theatre, Vancouver. Screening at 7:00pm, reception beginning at 6:00pm featuring concessions, music, giveaways and more. In theatres April 4th.
The first five people to send us an email, will receive a double pass to attend the advance screening of "Titanic in 3D".
For "Titanic in 3D" group sales information or to plan an event please call 877-GRP-7878.*Minimum seat count required.
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November 24 until May 21
For countless generations, Squamish people hunted, fished, gathered resources, engaged in battle, and welcomed visitors from their canoes. Across the region that would become Vancouver, these were the vehicles that literally bound together life on the land and sea. This special exhibition will take visitors through the lifecycle of a Squamish canoe-from its roots in a stand of local temperate rainforest, through the hands of Squamish craftsmen, and throughout the Salish Sea. Squamish carvers are renowned for crafting seven types of specialized canoes. Discover how these watercraft continue to connect the Squamish people to each other and the wider world. Exhibition runs until May 21.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Vancouver Police's nautical activities we will be telling the story of this maritime arm of the police. The exhibit consists of photographs illustrating the Unit's history and how it has grown and developed. This exhibit runs until February 19.
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