White Star Line, ticket to the launch of the Titanic
White Star Line, RMS Titanic a rare ticket to the launch at Belfast of the Titanic on 31 May 1911. The stub is printed: No. 1246 Titanic Launch To be retained for admittance to Stand. The ticket portion is printed: No. 1246 Launch of White Star Royal Mail Triple-Screw Steamer Titanic at Belfast, Wednesday, 31st May, 1911 at 12-15p.m. To Be Given Up At Gate. The White Star Line red flag logo is printed in the upper right corner. This unused ticket to the launching of the Titanic would have been presented for admission to watch the ship slide down the ways as she first took to the sea, and then towed to the fitting out berth. This is one of only a handful of tickets to have survived complete with its stub. This is a truly exceptional piece of Titanic and Belfast history. 3 x 5 inches
