Titanic Sinking

Titanic completes sea trials

Apr 2, 1912

Titanic completes sea trials and then sails from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Southhampton, England.

Titanic's maiden voyage begins

Apr 10, 1912

Titanic begins maiden voyage in Southhampton en route for Cherbourg, France.

Titanic picks up last passengers

Apr 11, 1912

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!

Apr 13, 1912

The Titanic recieves the first of seven ice warnings from other ships.

Titanic Collision

Apr 14, 1912

At 11:40pm the Titanic collides with an iceberg.

Distress Call

Apr 15, 1912

At Midnight Captain Smith wireless operators to send out a distress call.

Last Lifeboat Launched

Apr 15, 1912

Collapsible D is the last lifeboat launched. There are 1,500 people still left on the ship!

Last Wireless Message Sent!

Apr 15, 1912

The Titanic's last wireless message was sent. "Every man for himself," says Captain Smith.

Titanic in Two Pieces!

Apr 15, 1912

The Titanic breaks into 2 pieces. The bow section sinks while the stern section seems to stay afloat for a few more moments.