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Titanic
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- In full:
- Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic
- On the Web:
- Al Jazeera - The Britannic and the Titanic: A story of two ships (May 31, 2024)
Recent News
June 1, 2024, 3:49 AM ET (CBC)
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Top Questions
Why did the Titanic sink?
Why did the Titanic sink?
How many people died when the Titanic sank?
How many people died when the Titanic sank?
Where is the wreck of the Titanic?
Where is the wreck of the Titanic?
Why is the Titanic famous?
Why is the Titanic famous?
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. One of the most famous tragedies in modern history, it inspired numerous stories, several films, and a musical and has been the subject of much scholarship and scientific speculation. In the early 1900s the transatlantic passenger trade was highly profitable and competitive, with ship lines vying to transport wealthy travelers and immigrants. Two of the chief lines were White Star and Cunard. By the summer ...(100 of 3337 words)