The Titanic

The Titanic was a large passenger ship that was built in Belfast, Ireland in 1912. The ship was owned by the White Star Line and was meant to be a luxury liner. The Titanic was the largest ship of its time and was the most expensive ship ever built. The Titanic was thought to be unsinkable because it had 16 watertight compartments that could be sealed off in the event of a leak.

Construction

Construction on the Titanic began on March 31, 1909 and was completed on May 31, 1911. The ship was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. Three thousand men were employed in the construction of the Titanic. The ship was built in sections, which were then launched into the water and welded together. The Titanic was 882 feet long and 92 feet wide. It had 10 decks and could hold 3,547 passengers and crew.

Maiden voyage

The Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England on April 10th 1912. She was the largest ship in the world at the time and was considered to be unsinkable. The Titanic hit an iceberg on April 14th and sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 1500 people died in the disaster.

Sinking

On April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and began to sink. It was one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. Over 1,500 people died, including many wealthy and famous passengers. The Titanic was a British passenger liner that was the largest and most luxurious ship of its time. It was thought to be unsinkable.

Legacy

The Titanic has been called the most famous ship in history, and its legacy continues to this day. The ship was built in Belfast, Ireland and was the largest ship of its time. The Titanic was thought to be unsinkable, but it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sunk. Over 1,500 people died in the disaster. The Titanic has been the subject of many books, movies, and songs. The legacy of the Titanic continues to this day.