Titanic Expert Mark Lach to Appear in Logan

Mark Lach, recognized around the world for his work with RMS Titanic, Inc., will be in Logan on Tuesday, May 18, to make a presentation, “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.” The event is sponsored by the Utah Museum of Natural History and Utah State University and is free and open to the public.

Mr. Lach, whose work on the exhibit has touched millions worldwide, will be speaking in Old Main 115 on the Utah State campus from 9-10 a.m. Mr. Lach is expected to have a selection of artifacts on hand from the Titanic, part of the upcoming “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” opening in Salt Lake City on May 29. He’ll be taking audience questions as well as relating some of his own experiences and observations.

Mr. Lach will also be speaking at 10:30 the same morning at Logan High School, 162 West 100 South.  The public is invited to attend.

RMS Titanic, Inc. is the entity that has been granted salvor-in-possession rights to the wreck of the Titanic. The Titanic exhibition has been in more than 50 cities and attracted more than 14 million visitors around the world.

In the summer of 2000, Mr. Lach participated in the most recent recovery expedition to Titanic’s wreck site.  He lived and worked aboard the Russian vessel, Keldycsh, and dove to the wreck of the Titanic in the submersible Mir 1.

“Traveling 2-1/2 miles to the ocean floor, and seeing Titanic face to face was the adventure of my life,” Mr. Lach said. “While looking at the [Titanic] through the Mir’s tiny porthole, I felt a powerful connection to everyone involved in her construction, sailing, and loss.”

Presented by the Utah Museum of Natural History, “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” will be on view at the Utah Museum of Natural History Annex located in the ZCMI Center in downtown Salt Lake City (36 South State) from May 29, 2004 through Jan. 8, 2005. Hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreck site will be on display at the 15,000-square-foot exhibit.

Tickets for “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” are $14.95 for adults, $9.95 for children (ages 5-14) and seniors; $11 for groups, and $3.50 for school groups. Museum members $6 (all ages). Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sundays, closed. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com or 801-325-SEAT).  Starting May 29, tickets will also be available at the ZCMI Center “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” annex and at the Museum.  For more information, call 801-581-6927.

Example of artifact from Titanic, a delicate tea cup.