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AHOY THERE ITS THE STORY OF THE BIRKENHEAD AT THE ARGORY �� Visitors to the National Trust property�of The Argory, Moy,will discover the heroic tales of Captain Shelton, 2nd owner of The Argory and survivor of the sinking of HMS Birkenhead. The Birkenhead was one of the most documented maritime disasters before the Titanic and was the first ship to coin the phrase Women and Children First!�Visitors can discover his heroic tales on board, enjoy a fun and interactive room with activities such as semaphore flag navigation, spot the smells of the Birkenhead and The Argory treasure trail. Look out for��living history interpretation featuring the man himself - Captain Shelton on 15 April, �24 June,��18 and 19 August. � Helping to launch the exhibition at The Argory was Captain Shelton aka��Denis Halligan.

The Argory connection to the ill-fated HMS Birkenhead uncovered

WITH the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (April 15, 1912) hitting the headlines around the world, the National Trust property of the Argory is telling the lesser-known tale of the demise of HMS Birkenhead, which disappeared beneath the waves off South Africa in February 26, 1852.

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