Canada -

" SHIPS ~ EMPRESS OF IRELAND."

MNH ~ Miniature Sheet !

Commemorate a pivotal moment in Canadian history with this souvenir sheet containing an international-rate Empress of Ireland stamp. 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress.

Canada Post honours the memory of those whose lives were lost or forever changed that fateful morning, and highlights the role of the Empress in populating Canada – a legacy that lives on through the nearly one million Canadians who can trace their roots to a passenger who arrived aboard the Empress of Ireland.

This souvenir sheet is an ideal collectible for history buffs and maritime enthusiasts. It is also a fitting complement to any Titanic stamp collection.

Year: 2014.

(CJ13)