ShipSpace facts for kids
ShipSpace was a fun and interactive museum about ships and the sea. It was located in Inverness, Scotland, right next to the historic Caledonian Canal. This museum was a great place to learn about famous ships and explore cool exhibits.
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Discovering ShipSpace
ShipSpace was a special place where you could learn all about maritime history. It was set up along the Muirtown Basin, a part of the Caledonian Canal. The museum was known for its amazing models and interactive displays.
The Famous Titanic Model
One of the most exciting things at ShipSpace was a huge model of the famous ship, the Titanic. This model was 1:10 scale, meaning it was one-tenth the size of the real Titanic! It was even built using parts from three old caravans.
Inside this amazing model, you could explore three special rooms:
- A fancy café that looked like it was in Paris.
- A copy of the ship's bridge where the captain steered.
- A Marconi radio room, just like the one used for sending messages.
Inside the main museum building, you could find even more cool stuff about the Titanic. There were interactive displays, old photos, and posters. You could also watch a film showing divers exploring the real sunken ship deep underwater.
More Awesome Exhibits
ShipSpace had many other interesting things to see. These included:
- A replica of the Nautile submarine. This mini-submersible dove three miles down to explore the real Titanic.
- The Guiding Star, a West-Coast creel fishing boat. This was the last boat built at the Inverness Thornbush slipway.
- A full-size copy of the Star of Hope. This was the first herring drifter from Buckie.
- A 45-foot RNLI Watson-class lifeboat. This type of boat is used to rescue people at sea.
The Museum Building
The museum was located in the east building. This building was designed to look like the original west building, which used to be a toll house. A corridor separated these two buildings.
Why ShipSpace Closed
ShipSpace permanently closed its doors in April 2018. This happened after the owner and curator, Stan Fraser, passed away. The property is still the home of the Fraser family.
