The National Park Service - Cape Cod National Seashore and CMMC cooperated in joint activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Over 400 visitors came to CMMC during the extended weekend, April 12th – 15th. Visitors came from across Cape Cod and southeastern MA. They saw the new titanic exhibit and a new Video which commemorates the Titanic sinking and the contribution of Marconi radio operators, especially on Nantucket and Wellfleet.
CMMC and the WCC Amateur Radio Association was the "key" venue for the Special Radio Event ... commemorating the transmission and receipt of the wireless SOS message from the Titanic to Marconi sites and ships at sea during the sinking and rescue. CMMC hosted over 40 hams who participated in the radio event. Collectively they made over 2300 contacts in 76 countries while operating 24/7 over the four day event.
Step inside the historic wireless station built by Guglielmo Marconi in 1914, see the new Titanic exhibit, uncover the secret mission of the station during WWII and experience the "world's greatest coastal station" for ship-to-shore communication. See, hear and interact with the new exhibits featuring new videos and opportunity to send Morse code and follow a message from ship to shore.
CENTER HOURS (2012)
May 25 - June 24, Weekend Hours:
Fri, Sat, Sun: 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday hours: 1 pm – 4 pm
Sept 7 - October 7, Weekend Hours:
Fri, Sat, Sun: 1 pm - 4 pm
ADMISSION (2012)
| Adult | $5.00 |
| Senior/Student | $4.00 |
| Child (under 10) | free |
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- To preserve the former Chatham Radio WCC Operations Building.
- To interpret the history of maritime wireless communication.
- To develop innovative educational programs in science and technology.
The film focuses on a Marconi Radio Operator, Matt Tierney, who was on duty at the Marconi radio station on Nantucket the night of the tragedy, and his role in the historic events.
This video premiered on April 13th, plus it will be shown at CMMC during the 2012 season. (This video was written by Ed Fouhy who also did the Battle of the Atlantic video for CMMC in 2011. Local filmmaker, Chris Seufert of Mooncusser films, handled the video's technical work.)
