Jeremy Lee
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I have heard that it was Simon Mills. Is it true and how did he become the owner? Many thanks!
Who owns the wreck of the Britannic
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Michael H. Standart
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As far as I know, Simon Mills is indeed the owner. How he got title though is something I don't know about.
Mark Chirnside
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Hi!
My internet access's fleeting this week, so it's just a quick post. Mills is - as I understand -- a director of the UK-based company Governcheck, and has been the wreck's owner since 1996. As I said in November 2000:
(It's a brief explanation and pretty rough, but it should answer your question.)
Best regards,
Mark.
My internet access's fleeting this week, so it's just a quick post. Mills is - as I understand -- a director of the UK-based company Governcheck, and has been the wreck's owner since 1996. As I said in November 2000:
(It's a brief explanation and pretty rough, but it should answer your question.)
Best regards,
Mark.
Colleen Collier
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Yes, he's the owner. I believe he has a book out, but I am not too certain of the details of his purchase of her...... Oh how I wish I were Simon Mill's friend!
(It is a dream of mine to see Britannic.)
Brian Hawley
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Colleen here is a photo of Mills at the 2003 BTS convention. I am on the left, having just gotten Simon to sign his book for me. I must say he was a nice fellow and easily approachable.
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Daniel Hengstschläger
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Yes, it would be a dream of mine to meet Simon Mills. I would ask him many questions about the ship.
He must be very happy to own the Britannic.
He must be very happy to own the Britannic.
Jeremy Lee
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The price he paid is not too expensive for such a wreck, is he going to sell it?
Michael H. Standart
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Not that I'm aware of. He's never indicated any interest in doing so in public that I'm aware of, but then I'm hardly a confidant. Not long ago, Simon Mills penned something on the salvage issue which some may find worth their time to read. My read of it would tend to indicate that being the owner of the ship is no bed of roses, but go to - and judge for yourself.
To everyone with an interest in the raising the Britannic:..
To everyone with an interest in the raising the Britannic:..
Jeremy Lee
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Simon Mills implies in the letter that he is irritated by people thinking that the Britannic can be raised and is flooding him with messages and questions.
Well, if you are happy to own the wreck and let it be (like me), then I don't think you would have such a big headache.
Just tell potential salvagers and people who want the wreck raised to shut up! will do the trick.
Well, if you are happy to own the wreck and let it be (like me), then I don't think you would have such a big headache.
Just tell potential salvagers and people who want the wreck raised to shut up! will do the trick.
Dan Cherry
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> Just tell potential salvagers and people who want the wreck raised to shut up!
I sure hope not! That's a poor way to keep in good graces with the public by telling people to 'shut up'. The letter Simon penned is courteous, professional, and is a sufficient answer to the flood of inquiries he apparently receives yearly.
Being in the PR business, I also receive inquiries, often the same question over and over, which also warrants a smile and a reply to a question I must pretend I've never heard before. In the event a multitude of the same question/inquiry comes across my desk, I will pen a short article that I hope will please the masses, but not everyone reads it and the inquiries keep coming. Such is life.
But, telling someone to 'shut up' is the last thing I'd consider. That's purely unprofessional...
Another Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon....
I sure hope not! That's a poor way to keep in good graces with the public by telling people to 'shut up'. The letter Simon penned is courteous, professional, and is a sufficient answer to the flood of inquiries he apparently receives yearly.
Being in the PR business, I also receive inquiries, often the same question over and over, which also warrants a smile and a reply to a question I must pretend I've never heard before. In the event a multitude of the same question/inquiry comes across my desk, I will pen a short article that I hope will please the masses, but not everyone reads it and the inquiries keep coming. Such is life.
But, telling someone to 'shut up' is the last thing I'd consider. That's purely unprofessional...
Another Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon....
Jeremy Lee
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I meant it as a figure of speech... But I must agree with Simon Mills that 'being an owner of
an Olympic-class liner is not easy', due to the hundreds or even thousands of enquiries that he have, so for those 'repeats', I would probably just have to adopt a closed-door policy. (If I own the Britannic!)
Now thats a more polite way to put it!
an Olympic-class liner is not easy', due to the hundreds or even thousands of enquiries that he have, so for those 'repeats', I would probably just have to adopt a closed-door policy. (If I own the Britannic!)
Now thats a more polite way to put it!
Colleen Collier
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Jeremy. You asked about Mr. Mills selling the Britannic. This is my humble opinion, and I say this from an outsiders view, not knowing the politics involved. He has a huge responsibility, but been crystal clear on his intentions of the ship, what he will and will not allow, and has not budged. I believe the Britannic is quite "safe" in his hands, and I pray he doesn't feel the need to sell her. I cringe to think of the possible schemes that would be hatched over "making money" off Titanic's sister. It would raise opposition and tension, no matter what they wanted to do. (The fate of one of Lusitanias' propellers come to mind.)
On the other hand, I am excited with his thought of someday possibly having a submersible available so novices could go and see her too. A sight I would truly love to see. (The moment I spotted a prototype submersible named "Jules" I thought of Britannic.)
Anyhow, as I stated, it is just my opinion.
On the other hand, I am excited with his thought of someday possibly having a submersible available so novices could go and see her too. A sight I would truly love to see. (The moment I spotted a prototype submersible named "Jules" I thought of Britannic.)
Anyhow, as I stated, it is just my opinion.
Randy Bryan Bigham
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Very well said Colleen.
Jeremy Lee
Member
Couldn't a company like RMST take over the wreck IF Mr. Mills decides to sell it?
AS long as its ethical.....
AS long as its ethical.....
Dan Cherry
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I don't think RMST could take on anything else right now, considering the woes they're having just with Titanic...
...and if RMST wasn't making money off Titanic, a name synonymous with marketing draw, I wouldn't imagine the 'forgotten sister' would be worth their while.
...and if RMST wasn't making money off Titanic, a name synonymous with marketing draw, I wouldn't imagine the 'forgotten sister' would be worth their while.
