The Floating Palace

The ship of dreams set sail for its voyage to New York.  Before the Titanic set sail we talked to people going on this voyage and those here to wave the floating palace off, their family and loved ones.  The super ship was constructed in Belfast in a harbour called Harland and Wolff.

We spoke with Molly Brown, a young lady who lives in the lap of luxury.  She says she’s amazed at this ship which is 268 metres long and 882 feet.  She was so amazed when I told her.  She hopes she has a room with a record player and has nice food.  Bruce Ismay, the owner says it’s the best creation he’s ever built.  He says God won’t be able to sink this ship.  He says the hull is divided into sixteen compartments – if four flood it can still float.

No wonder this ship is a floating palace, it has an amazing swimming pool, massive gym, a grand staircase and elegant restaurants.  Captain E J Smith is planning to set sail here in Southampton, picking up passengers in Ireland and France then heading for New York, trying to break the record for the fastest travel across the Atlantic Ocean.

Now we will speak with Jim Brown, a third class passenger, who sold everything he owns for a ticket.  He says I’ll miss my family but I’m ready to start a new life in America.

I wish the best for these people and hope they have a great voyage and have a great time in America.

Kearin

The Launch of the Titanic

The moment we have all been waiting for, the ship of dreams, the floating palace, the launch of the Titanic.  Soon this ship will set sail.  It’s the biggest ship in the world and it will stay that way.  We will be interviewing some of the locals.  Today it will sail from Southampton and end its voyage in New York!

This amazing ship was built in Belfast at Harland and Wolff shipyard.  It is 882 feet long, it is unsinkable and it has 3 gigantic propellers.  The hull is separated into 16 compartments and four could flood and it would still be able to float.  It’s the length of 22 buses.  Probably the most noticeable feature is the big tunnels.  Only 3 get used and 1 is for storage.

People are here with cameras taking photos of this beautiful moment in history.  Cars are being loaded on to the ship on big platforms.  Trunks are being dragged along the ground.  Lots of people are cheering and waving to friends and family, seeing them off as they go on a journey across the sea.

On board the Titanic there is a gymnasium where passengers can get fit, and a swimming pool for a bit of fun, and Turkish Baths to relax and much more.  It is called the floating palce because it is like a palace.  The service is good and the food is extraordinary, so it is like a home for some people on board.  The crew wait on you hand and foot, at the clap of your hands people will serve you.

Molly Brown said it’s the ship of dreams.  I can’t wait to get to New York.  Captain Smith said we have planned for smooth sailing.  We will dock in New York in 6 days and this is my last voyage so I will try to beat the record of the fastest across the Atlantic Ocean.  The tickets are a lot of money – 1^st Class room - £30, 2^nd Class room - £12 and 3^rd Class room - £8.  I sold everything I own to go to America said Jim Black.  I wish good luck to everyone on board and a safe trip

We will see where this ship is tomorrow and get back to you.

Kailin

Titanic is the place for you

Do you want to miss the chance to be a passenger on the Titanic?  Come Aboard.  You could be there on the Titanic’s maiden voyage.  We’ve got White Star Line’s best Captain, Mr Edward J Smith!  Titanic will start in Southampton, sail all the way to Ireland, even France so passengers can hop aboard.  Her final stop will be in New York, so passengers can have a bit of fun.

Cunard and White Star Line have hired great crew members including Captain Smith and William Murdoch.  If you decide you want to come aboard, as well as meeting the crew, it will be the best choice you’ve ever made.  Bruce Ismay was the man with the idea of making this ship.  He’s even made it so you’ll feel safe with loads of life saving lifeboats.  The hull is divided into sixteen parts, up to four could flood and Titanic would be afloat.  If you still don’t feel safe we have water-tight doors!

There’s four mouth-watering restaurants for you to enjoy!  When you are hotter than the sun you can cool down in our jaw-dropping pool or even a Turkish bath.  Wannabe authors, you’re in luck, there’s even a reading and writing room.  Gymnastics, if you want to practise, there’s a state of the art gymnasium.

If you’re a hungry guest this is the place to be, inside Titanic she holds large fridges with fish, meat, vegetables and many more.  Titanic needs eight hundred tonnes of coal each day to keep her going. In fact if you are interested her lifeboats are twenty-five feet long.  Are any of you passengers claustrophobic?  Don’t worry, there’s plenty of space.  I know being stuck at home isn’t really that much fun but come here on April 10^th, you’ll never regret it.

So if you’re looking for a bit of fun or relaxation, buy some tickets for Titanic.  Aboard the ship there are plenty of friendly people, even old Captain Smith, (the best Captain in Britain.)  Don’t forget through the grand staircase head to the first-class lounge.  Nobody in the world will want to miss the chance to be on the Titanic’s maiden voyage.  One of those people could be you!  This fabulous ship’s tickets will be sold out soon, so hurry to Southampton!  Buy that ticket!  Be the first!



Zack

Jack’s Diary (Titanic)

Dear Diary 12.35 am

It is around 12.35 am and I have just heard a weird noise, a scraping noise against the side of the ship.  I was really worried.  About 10 minutes later a steward rampaged into our room and shouted evacuate and do it quickly!  Do it now!  My family panicked.  We put our warm clothes and our life jackets on.  We were so scared!  We went up to the lifeboats.  Sadly my brother is classed as a man.  I was upset as he had to stay behind on the sinking ship.  All of the first class passengers always get on the boats first.  Carelessly the first class passengers just walked up to the lifeboats.  It really annoyed me.  Nervously all of the men stood there thinking if they were going to survive.

Entry 2 – 4.35 am

4 hours later the Carpathia came to rescue us.  Thank goodness my brother was safe.  We saw him on the Carpathia.  It took quite a while to get to New York but we were happy as we were still a family.

                                                By Emily

Jack’s Diary

15^th April 1912  21.30 am

It was the scariest thing ever!  Thank god I’m on a lifeboat!  When my parents were asleep I snuck outside to see what was going on.  First I thought that nothing happened but then I saw water coming on the boat at a breakneck pace from the front.  I was about to explode.  I thought they said this boat was unsinkable!  Still I had to get to a lifeboat and alarm everyone.  I sprinted down to 3^rd class to find Annie.  Then I heard a voice in the distance shouting, “Help!  My cabin is filling up with water!”  I ran up to the cabin and smashed the door open and there was Annie.  I swam into the room because there was lots of water filling up.  Annie and I ran up to the lifeboat that I prepared.  When the lifeboat was lowered Annie fell off.  I jumped in to get her.  I saved Annie and I was very proud.  Thank god I didn’t die!

                                                By Colin

Dear Diary

12.15 am 14^th April

As I write I’m on a lifeboat watching the Titanic sink slowly.  This is what happened.  Silently I went to bed and I heard a scraping noise then…EEEEHH!  A steward came rushing in and said lifebelts on quick, quick!

My mum, dad, brother and I leaped out of our beds, put our lifebelts on and bolted out of the room to A deck.  Everyone was running to A deck.  I asked a steward what happened and he said, “We hit an iceberg.  We’re going to sink!”

I glimpsed Annie Flynn over in the distance.  Speedily she rushed over to me.  As the 1^st class passengers were away luckily I got on a lifeboat with Annie Flynn, mum, dad and Ted.

2 am 15^th April

Now we’re watching most people from 3^rd class die.  The Titanic is down and so is Ted.  We will miss him sadly.

Ohh…in the distance, I see, I see… the Carpathia.  WE’RE SAVED!!

5.10 pm 16^th April 1913

It’s been one year since the Titanic sank and I’m still missing my brother.  This is my last diary entry.  Bye.

                                                By Blair

My Diary

Dear Diary at midnight 14^th April

As soon as Ted and I were out of bed we had to get to a lifeboat and fast!  We heard it was women and children first.  Thankfully we found a lifeboat and got on it and Ted was allowed on one with me.  I just hope mum and dad are all right.  Mum was on the next lifeboat and I waved and she was glad we were all right.  We saw the ship going up.  I was so scared of it!  The boat broke in half after just a few minutes.  The people who fell in the water were still moving in the freezing cold water.  The Titanic was still sinking and soon it will all sink in the water of worse sink to the bottom of the ocean.  Everyone was so scared – well all of us should be.  Mum was shocked at what was happening to so many people who were left on board Titanic.

I was worried that my dad was still on the Titanic as it was sinking fast!  I wanted to go back but I couldn’t go so I tried to shout him but it was no good as he could not hear me.  I was afraid that he would be dead.

After a while I saw the people in the water.  It looked like they were frozen and I was right about it – they were.  It was so so scary to see them not moving anymore.  Two hours later were saved by another ship.

                                        By Adam

Jack’s Diary

12.55 am 15^th April 1912   

Dear Diary,

Thank goodness, I am now on a lifeboat, with Ted and my mum but sadly, my dad might not make it, as it is women and children first.  Half an hour after I went to bed we heard a loud knock on our cabin door.  Then we heard a voice saying, “Everybody up and put your lifebelts on then get up to the A deck.”  Suddenly my heart started thumping then I knew what was happening – the boat was sinking!  Hastily I told Ted plus my mum and dad what I thought.  Suddenly there was an utter silence.  Now everyone in our corridor was heading towards the lifeboats.

Once we were on the A deck I started searching for Annie Flyn, although she would only be able to get loaded onto lifeboats after the 1stand 2^nd class passengers.  Just as I was stepping into the 4^th lifeboat I spotted her!  Slowly she was stepping into the 5^th lifeboat so, I rushed along the deck with my mum and Ted chasing me.  When I got to the other lifeboat there were only 2 spaces left even though there were only 28 passengers loaded.  Quickly I leaped in and took a seat and so did my mum and Ted but they have to squeeze.  Carpathia the ship coming to save us was 3 hours away so I had time to get to know Annie really well. This was her first time on a ship and probably her very last she told me.

5 am 15^th April 1912

Dear Diary,

Now I am on Carpathia, Hooray!  Annie, Ted and I are all telling stories about what we have done in our lives, while my mum is sobbing over my dad’s death, although she doesn’t know if he is definitely gone forever.  It turns out Annie was gong to be near where we are going to start a new life.  Sadly 1 of Annie’s little brothers didn’t get a space in the lifeboat due to getting lost on the way to A deck and her mum didn’t realise he was missing until they were on the sea.  My dad will always be in my heart!

                                                By Amy

14th April 11.40 pm

Foolishly then I realised we’d hit an iceberg!  After that I say Ted and Dad aggressively waking mum and me up but I was longing for a little longer sleep.  Timidly I woke up but as I got out of bed I heard a steward shouting, “Get your lifejackets on!”  So we did and even though they could save our lives I hated it as it wasn’t very warm and it felt more like 6 dictionaries stuck up a jacket and then renamed!  As time went on, I found myself on the 1^st class promenade but it was okay this time due to the collision – we were getting in the lifeboats though it took a long time to get on one.  Then I saw Annie Flynn.  She waved.  Carelessly I stepped forward however I slipped!  But luckily a kind gentleman pulled me up.  In addition to this another bad thing happened, as we were lowered into the water, boat 13 almost landed on us, if it wasn’t for Mr Stephen and his family we would of beed crushed before we were even 1 metre from the sinking hell.  Finally we were out of the way of the doomed Titanic but it wasn't until 4 hours later that we saw the safety boat the croparia or something – safety at last!

20^th April 11.40 am

Well it’s been 6 days and we’re in America, “Yee Haw!”  We’re in paradise.  Nothing but positive.  “Howdy partner!”  “See ya later Alligator!”

                                                        By Billy

S.S. Titanic

Hello and welcome to the super ship Titanic – the biggest best ship ever built.  The speed can go up to 22 knots per hour and the size is 22 buses up together.  She’s got watertight doors and is made out of metal and steel and is unsinkable.  The electricity is massive and every room has got it (even the 3^rd class).

On board the employees are your slaves.  If you ask the captain to turn around he will do it.  The bell boy is so up to date and the captain has driven over 50 grand boats.  The food is the best – ask for a lobster and you will get one.  Ask for an ice cream and you will get one.  We have 30 different restaurants.

 As for the modern facilities there are millions of things to do on board.  There’s a casino, a swimming pool, a reading and writing room, a disco room and an entertainment room which has millions of singers.  The best singer of all time Bob Jason is appearing along with an orchestra and a Karaoke.

We hope you come aboard the Titanic.  1^st class is 4,000 pounds, 2^nd class is 200 pounds and 3^rd class is 99 pounds.  It’s taking off in 1912, 10^th April from Southampton.

                        By Jay

Titanic

Come aboard the Titanic.  It is the greatest, most magnificent ship ever built.  The Titanic is the largest ship in the world.  It is 882 feet long and 397 feet high!

Aboard the Titanic there are lots of superb facilities such as a sauna, steam room and Turkish baths for relaxing in if you have had a long stressful day.  There is a reading and writing room if you want to write to family and friends or why don’t you pop on down to the gymnasium if you feel energetic?  Besides this you will not get better facilities than this anywhere in the world.

Above all that, Titanic has the finest restaurants and quality service.  It has the Neptune Restaurant as well as the Percidents Restaurant and last but not least Waga Mama – the best restaurants in the world.  As a result the Titanic is the grandest most magnificent ship in the world.

So what are you waiting for?  Buy your ticket now, before it is too late.

                                                                                                By Rhyanna

The Titanic Express

The Titanic is the largest ship ever built.  It is the size of 22 buses joined together which is 267 metres long (and 882 feet).  Titanic is like a big black cloud going by.  22 knots is its average speed.  It will take 6 days to sail across the Atlantic.

Titanic has the grandest modern luxuries from its soaring grand staircase, reading and writing room, rejuvenating sauna and steam room with Turkish baths.  The 1^st class has the grandest rooms but even the 3^rd class is of a good standard.

Another great thing about Titanic is the service – it is very prestigious and all the staff are very helpful to you.

How could you not like the great food made by our brilliant chefs in the new kitchen?

You will love the entertainment with our casino and the state of the art music.

When the stars come out, Titanic shines brighter than ever.  She’s the largest ship ever built with brilliant quality materials and you’ll have a great time on board.  You’ll love her and want to come back again and again.

                                                                                    By Greg

All Aboard!

Ding!  Ding!  Hello, you are now reading the brochure about the Titanic.  Here you will find everything you will ever need to know about first, second and third class – all on a little piece of paper.

Third Class Info

Not got much money, want to start a new life?  Well this is the ship for you.  You will actually get a good night’s sleep and what’s more, a comfy bed.  America is waiting for you so what are you waiting for?  Get on this ship!

Second Class

Want to go to America?  Well, of course you do! Everyone does.  But go to America in style.  Come aboard the Titanic and you will feel great and what’s more, it is also good for the kids.  What is there to lose?

First Class

Your carriage awaits you.  Want luxury?  Well you can get it on board Titanic.  You can swim or be pampered by the Turkish baths.  You will love it.  Or what about a quiet night in the reading and writing room?

                                                                        By Alasdair

Titanic! Why not Board!!!

Titanic, it’s the best, the biggest and grandest ship ever!  Why not board first, second or third class – all are great and luxurious so board now.  We have loads of passengers booked to board so you could be one of them.  Make White Star Line proud and buy your ticket now!  Famous people and royalty as well as Bruce Ismay will board.  This is your chance to begin a new life or celebrate an anniversary, wedding or honeymoon in America’s New York.  It’s the first ever floating palace which hopefully the queen will board.

Before the Titanic launches there are a few things we would like say about the reason you should board Titanic.  Do you like to relax often?  Well you can with a sauna, Turkish bath and swimming pool or enjoy the 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd class lounges.  Although !st class is reserved for rich passengers 2^nd and 3^rd class will still have rooms, lounges and restaurants to enjoy so everyone has luxury.

Do you think Titanic is not great?  Then you're not thinking!  Titanic is the best in the west.  She is the mothership – a big cloud over small boats.  If Titanic ever sank in a million years there will be enough lifebelts and lifeboats so you’ll make it to America safely.  Titanic is the safest boat on earth – it’s true.  So board the mothership.

Do you want to relax by taking a swim or a Turkish bath?  Well here is what I have been trying to say.  Get your ticket before they are sold out.  This is the cruise ship of dreams so please come on board Titanic.

                                                                        By Megan

Let’s Set Sail

Well today’s the day the magnificent ship Titanic will set sail on its voyage to New York, America.  Captain Edward J Smith and his crew are getting everything ready to welcome all the joyful passengers onto his ship. White star line pronounced that the Titanic was ready to sail. Some of the quayside crowds are making a day out of this as well as saying goodbye to friends and loved ones.  The Titanic was built in Belfast by Harland and Wolfe, however it was brought to Southampton.  People are going on the Titanic to emigrate, to start a new life or just for holiday.

  The titanic is 269 metres (882 feet) long.  That is the size of 22 buses lined up together.  The propellers are the size of windmills.  So why do they call it the unsinkable ship?  Well up to 4 compartments can flood and she can still stay afloat but that’s not going to happen.  Due to safety reasons the Titanic has 2 crow’s nests for lookout.  Bruce Ismay is the owner of the White Star Line and we managed to interview him.  

He said, “Sailing inspires me and I wanted to make something that would stick in people’s minds forever.”  Unfortunately we couldn’t get to interview Thomas Andrews the designer.

The golden sun is beaming down on all the crowds as photographers are taking photos of the ship of dreams, Titanic.  The cars are zooming in with trunks.  All of the first class passengers are now heading on to the boat with boxes and some with their dogs.  Health checks are going on everywhere although the 3^rd class get them the 1^st and 2^nd are not needed to have them.  Crew are standing at the doors to welcome all the passengers gradually 2^nd and 3^rd class passengers. We managed to get an interview with Sara White, one of the people in the crowd.  “I didn’t try to buy a ticket because I am happy with my family so I didn’t bother”

So what is Sara White missing out on?  This luxurious ship has many facilities such as Turkish Baths where it soothes your skin and leaves you feeling wonderful.  There is a gymnasium to get you into shape for America.  Elegant restaurants will serve you the most wonderful meal you have ever tasted.

Let’s hear what one of the first class passengers has to say.  Molly Brown said, “They’ve called it the ‘Floating Palace’.  Let’s see if it can live up to standards.”

The destination of the Titanic is New York City but it will call in at France then over to Ireland.  It will sail over the Atlantic Ocean.  This is the captain, Edward J. Smith’s last voyage before he retires but wants to go out with a bang, so he is trying to beat the record of going across the Atlantic Ocean the fastest.

So there is one last thing to say,

GOOD LUCK TITANIC.

Jennifer

Letter from an evacuee as part of our WW2 topic

Dear Mother,

            I am missing you so much even though I am having so much fun.  It is really good here in the countryside.  I have made so many new friends.  You don’t need to worry about me as I am living with a wonderful family.  Unfortunately I was being teased at first but we got it all sorted out.  Now we are all playing games together.  I’ve got some of my friends from home staying with me.  I’m staying with Stephanie, Sophie and my boyfriend Gordon.  My journey was okay but Lisa was sick on the train.  We found out where we were going after about half an hour. 

The family I live with are very nice.  They give us all breakfast, lunch and dinner but it is not as good as your food.  Mum have you heard anything from dad lately?

Guess what mum?  I got picked by a man and a woman.  Their names are Robert and Linda Donald.  They have so many children but we are all friends and they all like Stephanie, Sophie and Gordon.  We all get along great.  We have had 2 or 3 gas mask drills.  School is fun but on a Monday we have to do laundry or cookery all day long but we do that at home anyway so it’s not really different. 

Anyway, how is gran Ann?  Is she still taking her pills?  Mum can you try and send a letter to dad that is saying I miss him and I hope he is okay and tell him I am with a great family and I hope he will teach Hitler a lesson.  I need to go now as it is time for dinner.

                 Lots of Love

                             Your daughter, Cathrine McWhite xxx

 by Erin

Letter from an evacuee as part of our WW2 topic

       

Dear Mother,

Hello mum.  How are you?  I miss you really badly!  I miss your chicken soup and also your homemade cinnamon balls!!  I’ve got my own bed here and every morning I go down the stairs and have my pancakes with syrup and milk then go and play with my gird and cleek with my brand new friends Lily and Rose.  They are very nice and at my new school there is a boy called Tommy Strart and I think he wants to be my friend.  Also the lady that is looking after me bought me a gold fish.  I named it Cookie.  It has black eyes, red body an orange wavy tail.  Anyway, it’s nearly bedtime for me.

                     Bye, Love you!!!

                                     Love Yasmin  xxxxxxxxxx

Zia

Letter from an evacuee as part of our WW2 topic

Dear Mother,

            I’m fine thanks.  I really miss you.  I’m happy because me and my friend are living together.  It was a long trip.  We had to stop twice to get more children on board the train.

At the train station the public came in and out.  Then finally one of the public chose me.  Then they picked my best friend Heather.  We both like to do the same things.  After school we come home, put our school bags down and do our homework before playing.

My school is called Chockingham Primary School.  My teacher’s name is Mr Cronly.  He’s a nice teacher but still he’s got a big whip.  My pencil fell on the floor and I got ten hard whips on the hand.  After that we had to say the 9 times tables.  A boy called Alexander got an answer wrong and he gave him 25 whips!

Thanks for telling me that dad’s fine.  I hope the war ends so I can come home.  I hope Dad will be okay.  I do not want him to come home injured.  I wonder if dad flies the army planes?  He’s part of the British army.

In the countryside there have been 3 gas mask drills.  It’s not that scary as it was just a practice.  Then it was for real but no one got hurt – just some of the houses got destroyed.  Well I need to go now as my tea is ready.

         Lots of Love   Natalie  xxx

GOD COULDN’T SINK THIS SHIP

On the 10^th April, 1912 the Titanic left the docks at Southampton at around 12 pm.  There was around 2,200 people on board and it is said that it is unsinkable.

Construction on the Titanic began in March 1910 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast.  Construction finished on the 1^st of April 1912.  Her three propellers are the size of windmills and will help her speed across the Atlantic to America.

The scene at the quayside as she left was very busy.  There must have been twenty stands checking the 3^rd class passengers for head lice and any diseases that people could carry over to America.  There were lots of people saying bye to their friends and family but some people just wanted to see the ship.

The facilities on board the Titanic are very luxurious with Turkish baths, a private promenade and private suites of rooms and you are only just getting started.  Bruce Ismay, owner of the White Star Line, says there is a grand staircase, swimming pool and first class lounge and that would only cover a quarter of the ship.

Most of the passengers travelling 3^rd class are going to start a new life in America while some of the 1^st and 2^nd class are going to get married but some people just wanted the privilege of sailing on the Titanic.

Reporter Andrew

Magnificent Floating Palace!!

Titanic, or as most people are calling it, the floating palace, was launched yesterday at noon in England’s Southampton where everyone crowded to see the magnificent ship.  People like Bruce Ismay and other important people waited to board.

The floating palace Titanic was built in Belfast in 1909.  Although Bruce Ismay is the owner of the Titanic he did not build it.  Harland and Wolff built it.  Bruce Ismay however did pay for the ship so it is his ship.  As time went on, just as it was almost completed, Bruce Ismay decided that the ship should have less lifeboats so it could have more passengers.  The lifeboats are not needed as they say the boat is unsinkable.  The ship was ready to be transported to Southampton by the 31^st January 1912.

Standing by the quayside it’s hectic.  There’s crying and cheering.  There is lots of excitement and happiness in the air.  There’s people from all over.  Some people were just there to see the boat and to admire it.

The facilities on board are amazing.  There is first class, second class and third class. There’s a first class lounge, swimming pool and also a gymnasium and lots more.  It’s all of those special things that make the Titanic a floating palace!

At last the ship sets sail while everyone waves goodbye.  The Titanic is heading towards France then to Ireland and then on across the Atlantic Ocean with all the passengers settled and having fun.

Reporter Nicola

The Ship of Dreams

Yesterday, the 10^th of April, at Southampton, the Titanic was launched.  People from all over the world came to see this floating palace.  There are over 2,200 crew members and passengers going on it and no doubt there will be lots of famous people aboard.  People are going on the Titanic to start a new life in America.

In March 1909 the Titanic was being built.  I spoke to Bruce Ismay, owner of the White Star Line and he said that he was very impressed with the builders and he is very excited about the launch of the Titanic.  He explained that the boat has sixteen compartments and if four of them get flooded the boat would still float and it has four funnels.

The quayside was very busy with people shouting good luck and crying.  I bumped into Molly Brown and asked her a few questions.  She is very excited to be boarding the Titanic or, as she calls it, the ship of dreams.  This lucky lady has a first class ticket and she is going to America because her husband has struck gold!

 The facilities on board are magnificent – Turkish baths (lovely and relaxing), swimming pools to go for a swim in, elegant restaurants, a gymnasium and private reading rooms.

All hopes and dreams can come true for those on board.  Third class passengers want to own their own businesses, second class passengers want to strike gold and first class passengers want to enjoy a holiday or get married.

Reported by Rhyanna

Titanic Sets Sail

News just in!  The Titanic, also known as the floating palace, was launched yesterday in Southampton.  It’s travelling past France and Ireland and is heading to New York.  It was launched at 12pm, 10^th April 1912.

It was built in March 1909 in Belfast by Harland and Wolff.  The designer was a man called Thomas Andrews.  It is said he is going to be a passenger on the ship.  This magnificent ship is not only the biggest moving object but has other luxury features such as Turkish baths, a grand staircase, a gymnasium, a reading and writing room and a 1^st class lunge.

At the quayside right now it’s extremely busy with friends and family waving goodbye.  There was a lot of cheering and crying.  The ship is the size of 22 buses lined up end to end!  It also has a kennel for passengers’ pets!

As the boat sails across the Atlantic Ocean passengers can’t wait to get to New York to start a new life!

 Darcy

Ship of Dreams

Yesterday when the ship of dreams was launched it was at 12 pm in Southampton, England.  What they say is this is the ship that is unsinkable.  The boat will pick up more passengers at France and Belfast before heading for its destination at the USA.  Why are people going to the USA?  It is so they can have a better life and get a job.

Harland and Wolff started building the Titanic in 1909.  A man called Thomas Andrews made the design and Bruce Ismay of the White Star Line built it with other people helping him.  He wanted to take some lifeboats off the ship to make it look nicer.

At the docks people are cheering and people are crying as their loved ones leave.  It is full and crowded on the docks.  Screaming and shouting people are waving goodbye because people are leaving for the USA. 

On the Titanic it is a floating palace with 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd class.  1^st class have a lot of paintings in the cabins and it is really expensive.  2^nd class is not so posh but it still costs a lot of money to travel in.

As the passengers are sailing their hopes will be to get to the USA safely and to live a new life and get a new job and they will think it will be good. 

Reporter - Callum 

BONFIRE NIGHT

Bang! As fast as lightning the fireworks go off

Crack!  Fizz!  Boom! The lovely but dangerous colourful fireworks

Ooooo! Aaaaa!  The fireworks are a bomb in the sky

Pop! Pow! Ping! As the children hold their sparklers in the clear night sky

Phew, phew, phew, hiss!  As the fireworks blow up.

Kaboom!  ZZZZzzz. As hot as an oven the crowd is surprised by the display

Look as someone shouts the 213 fireworks go off at the same time

And that’s what you call a beautiful bonfire night!!!

Jay