How Titanic was almost stopped from its doomed voyage: Letter from the ship reveals it narrowly missed colliding with another ship in harbour – which would have stopped its maiden Atlantic crossing 102-year-old letter reveals Titanic almost collided with two other ships Collision was narrowly avoided as the ship was leaving Southampton Letter, from Titanic’s…
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The Unsinkable Myth The sinking of the RMS Titanic, one of the deadliest peacetime disasters at sea. Richard Howells, author ofThe Myth of the Titanic, explores the various legends surrounding the world’s most famous ship. Nearer, My God, To Thee was said to be played by the ship’s band as it sank. Illustration for the…
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On April 10, 1912, the Titanic, largest ship afloat, left Southampton, England on her maiden voyage to New York City. The White Star Line had spared no expense in assuring her luxury. A legend even before she sailed, her passengers were a mixture of the world’s wealthiest basking in the elegance of first class accommodations…
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The Titanic in Popular Culture Since the fateful night, it seems the world has been captivated with The White Star Liner. Through culture, she has moved from being a tragedy to being a phenomenon and a legend. The stories of those on board and of the ship herself are timeless and are represented in a…
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