On the 10th 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 1st 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 3rd 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 3rd class are going to start a new life in America while some of the 1st and 2nd class are going to get married but some people just wanted the privilege of sailing on the Titanic.
Reporter Andrew
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