Titanic Diver Rory Golden to Speak in Cork on 40th Anniversary of Wreck’s Discovery

Renowned Irish diver Rory Golden, who has taken part in six Titanic expeditions, will headline a landmark evening in Cork on Tuesday, 18th November at Fota Wildlife Park’s Education, Conservation and Research Centre to mark the 40th anniversary of the shipwreck’s discovery.

The event titled ‘Titanic… 40 Years of Exploration: An Evening with Rory Golden’, will see Golden, the first Irish person to explore the ship’s wreck speak to an intimate audience about his first-hand expeditions beneath the Atlantic Ocean to explore the world’s most famous ship, which sank just four days after setting sail on its maiden voyage in April, 1912.

Having joined six expeditions and three submersible dives to the Titanic site, Golden will transport audiences closer than ever to the world’s most famous shipwreck using expedition and personal images, and a recounting of his extraordinary story. 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 is being 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. It will be partly sponsored by the Port of Cork Company, and further supported by Cobh and Harbour Chamber, reflecting Cork’s strong maritime heritage and its historic ties to the Titanic, which departed on her final voyage from Cobh in April 1912.

Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Michael Martin said: “This 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. This is truly an event not to be missed, a once-in-a-lifetime occasion to hear from someone who has been closer to the Titanic than almost anyone else in the world. 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.”

Rory Golden, speaker on the night, said: ““Every journey to the Titanic has been a profound reminder of the scale of human ambition, tragedy, and memory resting beneath the Atlantic. I am honoured to share my experiences, footage, and personal reflections with audiences in Cork, a place so closely bound to the ship’s history. On this 40th anniversary of her discovery, I hope to bring people a little closer to understanding the enduring legacy of the Titanic.”

Tickets for the event are available now via Eventbrite. Early booking is advised as capacity is limited.