maritime-history

The back of the Titanic—its stern (aft) section—has long captivated researchers and the public because it was the last major part of the ship to vanish on 15 April 1912. Thi...

The question "who drove the Titanic" refers to the crew members on the bridge and engine room who were responsible for navigating, powering, and controlling the ship on her fina...

In total, approximately 675 to 695 people worked on the Titanic for its one and only Atlantic voyage in April 1912. This group comprised roughly 900 officers, crew, and others i...

The Britannia ship, most commonly referring to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, served as the royal yacht of the United Kingdom from 1954 to 1997 and remains one of the mo...

The commanding officer of RMS Titanic was Captain Edward John Smith, a veteran White Star Line master with four decades of experience. This overview clarifies his role, responsi...

The interior of the Titanic wreck presents a detailed and evolving view of the ship as it rests on the seabed. Since its discovery in 1985, explorers, researchers, and historian...

The Titanic’s destination was New York City, with an intermediate stop at Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland. It departed Southampton on 10 April 1912, crossed the North Atlantic...