One Ton Depot Laying
Part of the 13-man party who laid "One Ton Depot" 130 statute miles (210 km) from Hut Point, the depot being named because of the large amount of food and equipment cached there.
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1911 in Ireland
Explore 22 historical events and records for Ireland in 1911.
Historical records for Ireland in 1911
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February
One Ton Depot Laying
Crean participates in the depot-laying journey that establishes One Ton Depot for the later southern march.
March
Sea Ice Rescue
Helps survive a dangerous sea-ice incident.
May
Titanic Hull Launch
Witnesses the completed hull enter the water before the fitting-out phase begins.
November
Main Southern Party Departure
Crean begins the southern journey with the pony-supported groups travelling across the Barrier.
Southern Journey Main Party
Crean leaves with the main southern party, contributing extensive sledging experience as the expedition advances toward the Beardmore Glacier.
Barrier Stage of Southern Journey
The opening stage of the southern journey requires roughly 400 miles of travel across the Barrier before the party reaches the Beardmore Glacier.
Southern Journey Participation
Crean joins Scott's southern party. The route crosses the Barrier, climbs the crevassed Beardmore Glacier to the Polar Plateau, then continues across the plateau toward the South Pole.
December
Beardmore Glacier Ascent
The Beardmore Glacier stage covers about 120 miles and climbs to roughly 10,000 feet before the southbound party reaches the Polar Plateau.
Beardmore Return Support
Keohane turns back with Atkinson's party and helps haul the returning sledge toward Cape Evans.
Southern Support Party
Keohane hauls supplies with a supporting party on the Beardmore Glacier before turning back toward the expedition base.
Other events (month unknown)
Andrews Evaluates Titanic Bulkhead Configuration
Thomas Andrews examined Titanic's internal divisions during fitting out, before the ship's first Atlantic voyage.
Andrews Joins Olympic Trials and Inspections
Thomas Andrews took part in reviewing the first Olympic class liner as its systems and accommodation were prepared for service.
Assistant Doctor Room Enlargement Proposal
Recommends enlarging the assistant doctor's room while reviewing accommodation improvements for the Olympic-class liners.
Docking Bridge Pilot Proposal
Recommends placing the pilot on the after docking bridge when an Olympic-class liner is maneuvered stern-first at Southampton.
Officer Accommodation Improvement Proposal
Suggests changes to officer accommodation after observing Olympic's arrangements during her early service.
Olympic Improvement Notes
Records practical notes during Olympic's maiden voyage for improvements that could also influence Titanic and later sister ships.
Olympic Maiden Voyage Observation
Sails on Olympic's maiden voyage to observe the new liner in service and identify improvements for later Olympic-class ships.
Olympic Repairs Delay Titanic Construction
Thomas Andrews and other Harland and Wolff staff faced schedule pressure when Olympic returned for repairs after the collision.
One Ton Depot
Part of the 13-man party who laid "One Ton Depot" 130 statute miles (210 km) from Hut Point, the depot being named because of the large amount of food and equipment cached there
Propeller Notice Board Proposal
Recommends permanently fitted propeller notice boards to reduce repeated handling and possible damage during ship operations.
Titanic Fitting Out
Oversees fitting-out work after Titanic's launch, including machinery, interiors and shipboard systems.
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