You will find, below, a list of updates for this calendar year. For earlier articles, please consult the news archive.
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JANUARY 1st 2010
Once again, Mark Chirnside’s Reception Room enjoyed its most successful year so far. In 2009 it was more popular than any preceding year. In particular, an increased number of returning visitors is very positive as people are enjoying their visit to the site and returning again. Thanks to everybody who has visited the site.
Some changes have been made to reflect the new year, but no additional articles have been uploaded today. However, news about future projects and other updates will be added throughout the year ahead. Three FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) pages relating to Majestic, Olympic and Aquitania were added in August 2008, and it is planned that another one for Britannic will be added in due course. In the meantime, Lusitania and Mauretania: Perceptions of Popularity (added in November 2009) seems to be attracting a lot of interest. Kerry Garrett has generously contributed a wonderful piece of art work to be displayed:
Above: Olympic collides with the Nantucket Lightship during the final stages of a westbound crossing to New York in May 1934. The liner’s speed had already been reduced to ten knots in the fog, but it was impossible to avoid a collision. Although the engines were reversed, bringing her speed down to a couple of knots, the Lightship was fatally wounded by Olympic. Four surviving men were rescued, but seven died. (Courtesy Kerry Garrett.)
Updates and changes made in 2009 were archived: News/Updates 2009
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