RMS Titanic

RMS Titanic – An Overview

The Titanic was one of the most famous passenger ships in history, tragically sinking during its maiden voyage in 1912. Here are some key facts:

1. Construction & Voyage:

Name: RMS Titanic

Built by: Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Belfast, Ireland

Owned by: White Star Line

Maiden voyage: April 10, 1912

Route: Southampton (England) to New York City (USA)

2. The Disaster:

Date: Night of April 14–15, 1912

Cause: Collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic

Time to sink: About 2 hours and 40 minutes

Deaths: Over 1,500 people lost their lives

3. Why It's Famous:

Nicknamed “unsinkable” due to its advanced design

One of the largest and most luxurious ships of its time

Lack of safety measures (not enough lifeboats)

The tragedy and human stories touched the world deeply

4. In Popular Culture:

In 1997, James Cameron directed the blockbuster movie Titanic

Starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet

One of the most successful films of all time