The Belfast shipyard where the Titanic was built was allowed to fall into ruin as the city blocked out the painful memories of that doomed voyage.
But now the derelict dock from which the vessel set out has been revitalised for the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.
Lord Mayor of Belfast Niall O'Donnghaile said the human tragedy had made a deep impact on Belfast. 'But certainly we take great pride in the ability that we have taken from that story and that tragedy to realise opportunities for us in the here and in the now,' ... 'The story of the Titanic is known around the world and it is this unique history which will leave a deep impression upon visitors to the wonderful new building,' said Tourism Minister Arlene Foster.
'Located beside the slipway where the Titanic was built, Titanic Belfast has an authenticity which will bring the ship's legend to life.' Pat Doherty, chairman of Titanic Belfast, said he had been working on the regeneration of the shipyards for a decade.
A memorial garden has been planted at the slipway, with different-sized strips of grass and wood representing the proportion of lives lost and saved among the crew and first, second and third class passengers when the ship sank after striking an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
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