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RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England on her maiden and only voyage.

The RMS Titanic embarks on her maiden voyage from Southampton on April 10, 1912, destined for New York City.
On April 10, 1912, the 'unsinkable' RMS Titanic departed Southampton, England, carrying more than 2,200 passengers and crew. The White Star Line's newest ocean liner was acclaimed for its luxury accommodations and advanced engineering. After stops at Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown, Ireland, the Titanic headed into the North Atlantic. The voyage was intended to showcase the pinnacle of maritime design and speed. Tragically, the ship struck an iceberg on April 14, leading to one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.
1912 RMS Titanic Southampton