Titanic's little sister set to open

12 August 2009 -

The ship which has long been regarded as the little sister of mighty Titanic is to open to the public for the first time in years.

Tourists and locals alike will descend on the Hamilton Dry Dock on the Queens Road in Belfast from August 10th to 23rd, when the SS Nomadic will open for special tours.

Once onboard, the public will be able to savour the last of the White Star Line, which famously included the doomed transatlantic giant.

Due to the ships' relatively small size, only 300 guests will be allowed on at one time, though the two-week duration of the opening should give visitors to one of the most unique attractions in Northern Ireland enough time to sample the experience.

The ship has been opened to coincide with the Tall Ships celebration, which will take place in Belfast between August 13th and 16th as the participants in the round-the-world tour are welcomed to Northern Ireland.