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Monday 10th November 2008
Many thanks to IoD members who donated more than £800 to Nomadic Charitable Trust at the Institute’s annual lunch last week.
Wednesday 29th October 2008
NOMADIC Charitable Trust has secured a rare memento from the last remaining Titanic survivor, Millvina Dean.
Friday 17th October 2008
THE Nomadic Charitable Trust is set to bid for rare items that are being sold at auction by Titanic’s last living survivor, Millvina Dean.
Monday 13th October 2008
There has been much debate in Nomadic Preservation Society about the issue of installing engines on SS Nomadic. The view of the Trust is that we are planning and fundraising for a static, floating option in accordance with the recommendations of the independent consultant’s report which was commissioned last year to support all funding applications.
Thursday 9th October 2008
TOURISTS once again have the opportunity to visit SS Nomadic, thanks to a joint initiative between Nomadic Charitable Trust and Titanic Tours Belfast which will see Nomadic reopen her gangway to welcome guided tours on board.
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Some recent news from Nomadic Charitable Trust, including progress on Hamilton Dock, funding achievements and public tours of Nomadic.
Friday 19th September 2008
Congratulations to Nomadic Charitable Trust member, Councillor Sean Neeson MLA. Mr Neeson has been appointed as the Northern Ireland representative on the Advisory Committee of National Historic Ships, which guides the UK government on the preservation of the nation’s maritime heritage.
Tuesday 19th August 2008
NOMADIC Charitable Trust has received the wonderful news that SS Nomadic has achieved Core Collection status on the National Register of Historic Vessels (NRHV).
Tuesday 12th August 2008
SS Nomadic Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that Better Belfast has generously awarded £30,000 to Nomadic’s restoration fund.
Wednesday 6th August 2008
SS Nomadic Charitable Trust is calling for volunteers to help with general handiwork onboard the ship over the coming weeks.
Tuesday 22nd July 2008
This week Nomadic Charitable Trust was delighted to welcome renowned maritime author and historian, William H Miller, onboard Nomadic. As a guest lecturer on the cruise ship Crystal Symphony, Bill paid a special visit to Nomadic after the liner docked in Belfast.
Friday 11th July 2008
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Northern Ireland division has announced SS Nomadic Charitable Trust as its nominated charity of the year 2008/09. Money raised by the Institute will contribute towards the restoration of SS Nomadic, helping to create a lasting legacy of Northern Ireland’s rich industrial and maritime heritage.
Thursday 26th June 2008
SS Nomadic, the Titanic’s tender ship, is set to return to the dry dock which played a part in her construction in 1911. The 141 year old Hamilton Graving Dock, which is now part of Titanic Quarter, is being brought back to life thanks to a £350,000 refurbishment project led by the Port of Belfast and Titanic Quarter Ltd.
Thursday 26th June 2008
WHEN SS Nomadic opened to the public last year, there was phenomenal interest in her. An important piece of maritime history had been brought home to Belfast and during the six month period, more than 18,000 visitors came to see her before she embarked on a three year restoration process.
Thursday 22nd May 2008
SS Nomadic is currently docked at Barnett’s Quay and strong progress is being made in reaching the Trust’s objective of having her operating as a static floating visitor attraction in time for the 2011 centenary of her launch.
Tuesday 13th May 2008
SS Nomadic’s restoration story is crossing the Atlantic this weekend to conference delegates at Titanic International Society’s 2008 convention in New York City.
Friday 25th April 2008
Ulster Garden Villages has today announced it is pledging £200,000 of funding to help restore SS Nomadic as a key
Sunday 10th February 2008
The SS Nomadic has been towed back round to Barnett's Dock in Belfast where it is being cleaned and made ready for opening for visitors again.
We will update this website when an opening date has been agreed.
We are also developing a conservation management plan which will tell us what needs to be done to the ship. This will ensure a professional and comprehensive restoration and complies with key funder requirements.