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The Titanic On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. It sank days later.

Titanic

In 1912 the Titanic became one of history’s most enduring tragedies after sinking on its maiden voyage.
Also known as: “Millionaire’s Special”, “RMS Titanic”, “Royal Mail Ship Titanic”(Show More)
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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...

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