Media Release
The Loss of the SS Florizel-
4 May 2020 - For immediate release
On February 23, 1918 the SS Florizel left St. John’s for what would be its final journey. What was supposed to be a routine trip from St. John’s to Halifax and then to New York ended in tragedy. Blizzard conditions and miscommunication between the bridge and the engine room caused the vessel to crash into the rocks near Cappahayden, Newfoundland. Of the 137 souls on board, only 44 survived.
Newfoundland and Labradorians have become familiar with the events of the sinking of the Florizel through Cassie Brown’s book “A Winter’s Tale.” However, there were still undocumented details about the loss of the Florizel, and many stories left untold. A selection of these personal stories from the voices of those who survived, those whose lives were lost, and those who tried to save them can be heard again as part of The Loss of the SS Florizel. The Loss of the SS Florizel an exhibit developed by Admiralty House Communications Museum, with an investment from the Virtual Museum of Canada.
“This online exhibit tells the story of tragedy through oral histories, archival records, and artifacts from individuals connected to the shipwreck, whether they were on the SS Florizel or part of the rescue efforts.” says Museum Manager Sarah Ryan. “Admiralty House is grateful to have the opportunity to share this part of the province’s history with fellow Canadians.”
This online exhibition was developed with the support of the Virtual Exhibits Investment Program, Virtual Museum of Canada. The Virtual Museum of Canada is managed by the Canadian Museum of History, with the financial support of the Government of Canada. The Virtual Museum of Canada is a federally funded investment program that helps build digital capacity in Canadian museums and heritage organizations and gives Canadians unique access to diverse stories and experiences.
Though the stories may be over a 100 years old, the thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams of the passengers, crew and rescuers are similar to what we experience today and bring to life the people behind this disaster.
4 May 2020 - For immediate release
On February 23, 1918 the SS Florizel left St. John’s for what would be its final journey. What was supposed to be a routine trip from St. John’s to Halifax and then to New York ended in tragedy. Blizzard conditions and miscommunication between the bridge and the engine room caused the vessel to crash into the rocks near Cappahayden, Newfoundland. Of the 137 souls on board, only 44 survived.
Newfoundland and Labradorians have become familiar with the events of the sinking of the Florizel through Cassie Brown’s book “A Winter’s Tale.” However, there were still undocumented details about the loss of the Florizel, and many stories left untold. A selection of these personal stories from the voices of those who survived, those whose lives were lost, and those who tried to save them can be heard again as part of The Loss of the SS Florizel. The Loss of the SS Florizel an exhibit developed by Admiralty House Communications Museum, with an investment from the Virtual Museum of Canada.
“This online exhibit tells the story of tragedy through oral histories, archival records, and artifacts from individuals connected to the shipwreck, whether they were on the SS Florizel or part of the rescue efforts.” says Museum Manager Sarah Ryan. “Admiralty House is grateful to have the opportunity to share this part of the province’s history with fellow Canadians.”
This online exhibition was developed with the support of the Virtual Exhibits Investment Program, Virtual Museum of Canada. The Virtual Museum of Canada is managed by the Canadian Museum of History, with the financial support of the Government of Canada. The Virtual Museum of Canada is a federally funded investment program that helps build digital capacity in Canadian museums and heritage organizations and gives Canadians unique access to diverse stories and experiences.
Though the stories may be over a 100 years old, the thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams of the passengers, crew and rescuers are similar to what we experience today and bring to life the people behind this disaster.
English:
The Loss of the SS Florizel
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/
The Loss of the SS Florizel
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/
Français:
Le naufrage du SS Florizel
http://www.museevirtuel.ca/
Le naufrage du SS Florizel
http://www.museevirtuel.ca/
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Sarah Ryan
Museum Manager
Admiralty House Communications Museum
t: (709) 687-7217
e: admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca
w. www.admiraltymuseum.ca
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,& Instagram: @AdmiraltyMuseum
Admiralty House Communications Museum
t: (709) 687-7217
e: admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca
w. www.admiraltymuseum.ca
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,& Instagram: @AdmiraltyMuseum
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