31st March 1909

The keel of Titanic was laid


29th July 1908

The design for Titanic was approved.


31st May 1911 at 12 Noon


The hull of Titanic was successfully launched.


January 1912

16 wooden lifeboats were fitted on board.


31st March 1912 at 6am

The fitting of Titanic was completed.


2nd April 1912

Titanic began sea trials.


3rd April 1912 at 12 Noon

Titanic arrived in Southampton


10th April 1912 at 6:30 pm

The Titanic set sail and began her maiden voyage.


10th April 1912

Titanic reached Cherbourg, France.


11th April 1912

Titanic reached Queenstown, Ireland.


12-13th April 1912

Titanic sailed through calm waters.


14th April 1912 at 11:38 pm

Seven iceberg warnings were received during the day.



15th April 1912 at 12 am

The captain was told that the ship would sink. He gave the order to send out the distress call.


15th April 1912 at 12:05 am

The order was given to uncover the lifeboats and to get the passengers and crew on deck.


15th April 1912 at 12:25 am

The Carpathia, 58 miles away, heard the distress call.


The most famous Titanic song

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