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Titanic completes sea trials
Titanic completes sea trials and then sails from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Southhampton, England. -
Titanic's maiden voyage begins
Titanic begins maiden voyage in Southhampton en route for Cherbourg, France. -
Titanic picks up last passengers
The Titanic arrives in Cobh, Ireland around noon to pick up the last of the passengers. The Titanic departs for New York, USA at 1:30pm. -
First ice warning!
The Titanic recieves the first of seven ice warnings from other ships. -
Titanic Collision
At 11:40pm the Titanic collides with an iceberg. -
Distress Call
At Midnight Captain Smith wireless operators to send out a distress call. -
Last Lifeboat Launched
Collapsible D is the last lifeboat launched. There are 1,500 people still left on the ship! -
Last Wireless Message Sent!
The Titanic's last wireless message was sent. "Every man for himself," says Captain Smith. -
Titanic in Two Pieces!
The Titanic breaks into 2 pieces. The bow section sinks while the stern section seems to stay afloat for a few more moments.