The Titanic: Sinking, Notable Passengers & Facts | HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Of...
Titanic | History, Sinking, Rescue, Survivors, Movies, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · Titanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 14–15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, en route to New York City from Southampton, England, killing about 1,500 (see Researcher’s Note: Titanic) passengers and ship personnel.
The Titanic: The true story behind the 'unsinkable' ship
WEBJun 20, 2023 · All you've ever wanted to know about the RMS Titanic, which at the time of its building was the largest ship and deemed unsinkable. It sank on April 15, 1912, in the North Atlantic.
12 Titanic Survivors' Stories That Reveal The Horror Of The Ship's …
WEBJun 25, 2022 · These unforgettable stories of Titanic survivors capture the bravery, horror, and grief of the disaster that left more than 1,500 people dead in the North Atlantic in April 1912.
Sinking of the Titanic - Wikipedia
WEBRMS Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean. The largest ocean liner in service at the time, Titanic was four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, with an estimated 2,224 people on board when she struck an iceberg at 23:40 (ship's time) [ a ] on 14 April.
Encyclopedia Titanica: Titanic Facts, History, and Biography
WEBEncyclopedia Titanica tells the stories of the real people that designed, built and sailed on RMS Titanic. There is a individual biography for every Titanic passenger and Crew Member and articles, deck plans, pictures and movies to help you discover the truth about the greatest shipwreck in history. RMS Titanic Facts.
The Titanic - Smithsonian Institution
WEBOn 10 April 1912, the Titanic commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, with 2,227 passengers and crew aboard. At 11:40 p.m. on the night of 14 April, traveling at a speed of 20.5 knots, she struck an iceberg on her starboard bow.
RMS Titanic - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 19, 2021 · The RMS Titanic was a White Star Line ocean liner, which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on 15 April 1912. Over 1,500 men, women, and children lost their lives. There were 705 survivors.
A brief summary of the Titanic disaster | Britannica
WEBTitanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 15, 1912, en route to New York from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage. The largest and most luxurious ship afloat, the Titanic had a double-bottomed hull divided into 16 watertight compartments.
BBC - History - Titanic
WEBTitanic is perhaps the most iconic ship in history, its tragic story known the world over. The most celebrated ocean liner of its time even before it first sailed, Titanic was an incredible...
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