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