07/22/2026
Before the Titanic's tragic sinking in April 1912, its final stop was the harbour town of Cobh (then known as Queenstown) in County Cork, Ireland.
On April 11, 1912, 123
passengers boarded the ship here - most of them third-class emigrants leaving Ireland in search of a better life in North America. Just hours later, Titanic continued on what would become its ill-fated maiden voyage.
Today, Cobh embraces this important chapter of its history through the Titanic Experience, located in the original White Star Line ticket office where many passengers checked in before boarding. Visitors receive the identity of one of the 123 passengers and follow their personal story through interactive exhibits, historical photographs, holograms, and audiovisual displays.
The museum explores not only the Titanic disaster, but also Ireland's history of emigration and the hopes and dreams of those who left its shores.
The town's connection to emigration extends far beyond Titanic. Cobh was one of Ireland's most important departure ports, with millions of Irish emigrants leaving from here over the centuries. It was also the departure point of Annie Moore, the first immigrant processed through Ellis Island in New York.
Beyond the museum, visitors can explore Cobh on guided Titanic Trail walking tours, which bring the town's maritime history to life while explaining how emigration shaped Ireland and communities around the world. The colourful harbour, historic streets, and towering St. Colman's Cathedral provide a striking backdrop to one of history's most famous maritime stories.
