Titanic Commemoration Service Held in Belfast to Mark 114th Anniversary

A moving commemoration service took place today at the grounds of Belfast City Hall to mark 114 years since the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic.

The annual event, organised by the Belfast Titanic Society, brought together local dignitaries, historians, and members of the public to honour the 1,512 lives lost in the disaster in the early hours of 15 April 1912.

Service of Reflection and Remembrance

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Tracy Kelly, attended the ceremony alongside representatives from the Belfast Titanic Society, including President Susie Millar and Chairman Dr Aidan McMichael.

The service included a short prayer and moment of reflection, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Titanic Memorial. White roses were placed at the monument as a symbol of remembrance for those who perished.

Personal Tributes to Victims

Among those paying tribute were Mildred Irvine and her brother Bernard King, who laid white roses in memory of their relative, Ernest King. Ernest served as Clerk and Assistant to the Purser aboard the Titanic and was among those who lost their lives. He is buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, alongside other victims of the tragedy.

Honouring a Lasting Legacy

The annual Titanic Commemoration Service continues to play an important role in preserving the memory of those who died in one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters. With Belfast being the birthplace of the Titanic, the event remains a poignant reminder of the city’s deep historical connection to the ship and its passengers.

As wreaths were laid and white roses gathered at the memorial, attendees reflected on a tragedy that still resonates more than a century later.