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Titanic’s Last Deckchair Revealed | Edinburgh News
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Edinburgh’s about to launch a jaw-dropping Titanic exhibition, opening November 28th, featuring rare artifacts like the last surviving deckchair from the doomed ship—used by passengers trying to stay afloat. Beyond static displays, it’s an immersive journey from Titanic’s Belfast construction to its tragic maiden voyage and eventual discovery, complete with boarding passes for real passengers or crew. Emotional highlights include a haunting letter from William Henry Harrison, J Bruce Ismay’s secretary who died in the sinking, and a stunning fragment of the aft grand staircase symbolizing the ship’s opulence. Don’t miss the director’s favorite: a water-stained scrap of sheet music from band leader Wallace Hartley, still clinging to his body. The experience runs 90–120 minutes, tickets start at £21.99—history buffs, this one’s a must-see.
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