Basic Titanic Ship Details
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner operated by the White Star Line. It was built in Belfast and measured about 882 feet long and 92 feet wide, with a gross register tonnage of roughly 46,000 tons.
Construction and Design
The ship was constructed at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, and launched in 1911. It featured advanced watertight compartments and could carry over 2,400 passengers and crew across multiple classes.
Historical Significance
Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after striking an iceberg, resulting in the loss of more than 1,500 lives. The disaster led to major changes in maritime safety regulations worldwide. For more details, see the official Titanic historical overview at https://www.titanichistoricalsociety.org/.
