On Sunday 14 April 1912, the Titanic was just four days into its first voyage when it struck an iceberg. But how long did it take for the ocean liner to sink? 11.40pm - Titanic hits iceberg Within minutes of hitting the iceberg the boat begins to take on thousands of tonnes of sea water through holes in its hull. The man that designed the ship, Thomas Andrews, is on board and goes to look at the damage. He tells the captain that the ship is going to sink. 12.30am, 15 April 1912 - Lifeboats are l

April 2, 1912, 9.30am GMT: Following yesterday’s delay caused by strong winds, Titanic was officially handed over today to her owners the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., (White Star Line). The Titanic's sea trials commence under the command of Captain Edward J. Smith, RNR, and proceeded in tow of tugs to Belfast Lough, where her compasses were adjusted and speed trials took place over a measured mile. She is towed up the Victorian Channel to the sea. (As the Titanic waited for her sea trials,

Titanic Survivors: True Stories of Hope and Tragedy" Part 1 | Mylene's Titanic Legacy

These four survivors of the Titanic disaster became key witnesses whose testimonies helped the world understand the full scale of the tragedy. Their courage in recounting the harrowing events not only shaped history but also ensured that their stories would never be forgotten. 🚢🕊️ #Titanic #SurvivorStories #HistoricalWitnesses | Culture Collective