'We want to hear people of Liverpool's Titanic stories'

Titanic experts are inviting people in Merseyside to share any connections and items related to the ill-fated ship for a new museum display.

The Liverpool-registered vessel was the largest and most luxurious when it embarked on its maiden transatlantic voyage from Southampton in April 1912. Five days after setting sail, the ship hit an iceberg and sank - killing about 1,500 people.

The exhibition 'Titanic and Liverpool: The Untold Story' at the city's Maritime Museum will be refreshed as the venue undergoes a refurbishment.

Curator Rebecca Smith said they were looking for "family folklore passed down generations or objects that represent a connection to the ill-fated ship".

"We would love to hear from local people who can help us build an even stronger sense of the ship's relationship with Liverpool and convey how its tragic story impacted the city and its people."

The exhibition was opened in 2012 to mark the centenary of the disaster but became a permanent fixture due to popularity.

Liverpool's Maritime Museum, along with the International Slavery Museum, closed for redevelopment in 2025, with both museums expected to reopen in 2029.

The Titanic was built by the White Star Line firm, which had its head office in James Street and so carried the city's name on her stern.

Many officers, crew and passengers came from the region.

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