This building was erected in the 1830s. In 1912 it housed the White Star Line Office under the agency of James Scott and Company. Passengers for all White Star Line ships including those for Titanic checked in here. Cabin class passengers were accommodated on the first floor of the building overlooking the harbour while third class queued in line down the ramp at the side of the building.

The pier at the rear of the building is still visible today (inset on right). It was from this pier that passengers for Titanic stepped off dry land for the last time before boarding the tenders that would take them to the great ship lying anchored off Roche's Point. They would have said their last goodbyes to their friends and relatives on the pavements and streets. Those left ashore would have walked along and up the town to get a last glimpse of their relatives on their way out the harbour.