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Ireland in 1909

Historical records for Ireland in 1909, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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6Events
3Named people
1Places
1Categories

Historical records

March

31 March 1909Titanic Keel LaidThomas Andrews

Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Titanic's keel is laid at Harland and Wolff, beginning construction of Yard Number 401.

Other Events

1909Terra Nova ExpeditionThomas "Tom" Crean

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

After Shackleton's Nimrod Expedition fails to reach the South Pole despite setting a furthest-south record, Scott tells Crean that they should attempt the Pole themselves.

1909Titanic Construction InspectionThomas Andrews

Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Inspects construction work as Titanic's hull rises on Slipway Number 3.

1909Titanic Drawing Office SupervisionThomas Andrews

Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Supervises detailed drawing-office work as Titanic's design is translated into construction plans.

1909Titanic Hull DesignAlexander Carlisle

Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Oversees design principles used while Titanic's steel hull takes shape in Belfast.

1909Titanic Keel PreparationThomas Andrews

Belfast · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Helps oversee preparations for construction of Harland and Wolff Yard Number 401.

Names involved

Alexander CarlisleThomas "Tom" CreanThomas Andrews

Places involved

Belfast

Provenance

This page is generated from stored World History Database records matching the exact country and year shown above. Exact duplicate display records are collapsed. Records without a month are listed after the monthly sections. Source provenance varies by record; formal academic citation should be checked against the relevant primary source, archive or specialist historical reference.