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Sinking of the Titanic

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10 Events1909 – 199788 Years

Explore the key events leading to the tragic sinking of the Titanic. Discover the timeline of this maritime disaster and its impact.

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19december
1997
19 december 1997

Release of Titanic Film

The film 'Titanic,' directed by James Cameron, was released on December 19, 1997. The movie, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, became a massive box office success and won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It brought the story of the Titanic to a new generation and became a cultural phenomenon.

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01september
1985
01 september 1985

Wreck of Titanic Discovered

The wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered on September 1, 1985, by a Franco-American expedition led by oceanographer Robert Ballard. The discovery was made approximately 370 miles south-southeast of Newfoundland, Canada, at a depth of about 12,500 feet. The finding of the wreck provided new insights into the sinking and sparked renewed interest in the Titanic's story.

02mei
1912
02 mei 1912

British Board of Trade Inquiry into Titanic Begins

The British Board of Trade began its own inquiry into the Titanic disaster on May 2, 1912. The inquiry was conducted by Lord Mersey and examined various aspects of the tragedy, including the ship's design, safety measures, and the actions of the crew. The findings led to changes in international maritime safety regulations.

19april
1912
19 april 1912

U.S. Senate Inquiry into Titanic Disaster Begins

On April 19, 1912, the United States Senate launched an inquiry into the Titanic disaster. The hearings were led by Senator William Alden Smith and sought to investigate the causes of the sinking and the conduct of the ship's crew and the White Star Line. The inquiry resulted in recommendations for changes in maritime safety regulations.

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18april
1912
18 april 1912

Carpathia Arrives in New York with Titanic Survivors

The RMS Carpathia arrived in New York City on April 18, 1912, carrying 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster. The Carpathia had responded to the Titanic's distress signals and rescued survivors from lifeboats. The arrival of the Carpathia was met with a media frenzy and public outpouring of grief and sympathy for the victims and their families.

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15april
1912
15 april 1912

Titanic Sinks

In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg. The ship broke apart and sank at approximately 2:20 AM. Of the 2,224 passengers and crew on board, more than 1,500 lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The tragedy led to significant changes in maritime regulations.

14april
1912
14 april 1912

Titanic Strikes Iceberg

On the night of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The collision occurred at approximately 11:40 PM ship's time. Despite receiving multiple iceberg warnings, the ship was traveling at near maximum speed when it hit the iceberg, which caused a series of fatal breaches in the hull.

10april
1912
10 april 1912

Titanic Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

The RMS Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912. The ship was bound for New York City, with stops planned in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland. The Titanic carried 2,224 passengers and crew, including some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as hundreds of emigrants seeking a new life in America.

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31mei
1911
31 mei 1911

Titanic Launched

On May 31, 1911, the RMS Titanic was launched from the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. The launch was witnessed by over 100,000 people. The ship was then moved to a fitting-out basin where her engines, funnels, and luxurious interiors were installed. This event marked a significant milestone in maritime engineering and shipbuilding.

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31maart
1909
31 maart 1909

Construction of RMS Titanic Begins

The construction of the RMS Titanic began on March 31, 1909, at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The ship was designed by J. Bruce Ismay and Thomas Andrews and was intended to be the largest and most luxurious passenger liner of its time. The Titanic was part of a trio of Olympic-class liners built for the White Star Line.

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