Titanic diver Rory to talk about famous ship wreck at Cork event

A commemoration marking 40 years since the discovery of the wreck of the ship Titanic, which sank in 1912, will take place in Cork next month.

The event, at Fota Wildlife Park’s Education, Conservation, and Research Centre on November 18, will be headlined by Irish diver Rory Golden, who has taken part in six Titanic expeditions. Mr Golden, who was the first Irish person to explore the infamous ship’s wreck, will speak to attendees of the ‘Titanic: 40 Years of Exploration: An Evening with Rory Golden’ about being beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

Having joined six expeditions and three submersible dives to the Titanic site, Mr Golden will transport audiences closer than ever to the world’s most famous shipwreck, through personal images and a detailed recounting of his experiences.

Sharing first-hand accounts, rare footage, and personal reflections, his talk will provide a unique perspective on one of the most enduring maritime stories of our time.

The event, organised by the World Ship Society’s Cobh branch, in partnership with Dr Michael Martin, chairman of the branch and founder of the Titanic Trail in Cobh, will be partly sponsored by the Port of Cork Company, and further supported by Cobh and Harbour Chamber.

Mr Martin said the evening with Rory Golden offers “an extraordinary chance to stand, through his eyes, on the ocean floor beside the Titanic”.

“It’s a fitting way to mark 40 years since her rediscovery and to honour the stories forever connected with her final port of call, Cobh,” said Mr Martin.

“As Cork continues to celebrate its rich maritime heritage, this landmark evening will bring history to life in a way that will inspire and move all who attend.”

Mr Golden said that every journey to the Titanic has been “a profound reminder of the scale of human ambition, tragedy, and memory resting beneath the Atlantic”.

Tickets, at €24 for adults and €13 for children, are available now via Eventbrite.

Early booking is advised, as capacity is limited.