History
The George Wright Memorial honours a prominent Halifax philanthropist who perished aboard the RMS Titanic in 1912. Wright was a successful architect and reformer known for his social advocacy and generosity.
Landmark
Located in a quiet cemetery setting, the memorial bears a heartfelt inscription and serves as a local connection to the Titanic tragedy. It commemorates both Wright’s life and his commitment to Halifax’s civic welfare.
Heritage
The site forms part of Halifax’s wider Titanic heritage, drawing visitors interested in the human stories linked to that world-famous event.
Location: 44.6690296, -63.5675388
Tags:
– Access: yes
– Historic Significance: monument
– inscription: BROTHER
In loving memory of
GEORGE WRIGHT,
lost on SS Titanic
April 14, 1912
For if we be dead with him, we shall
also live with him
– material: concrete
– Name: George Wright (Titantic)