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On this day in 1911: The RMS Titanic is launched in Belfast, Northern Ireland

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A leviathan takes to the water in Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland – May 31, 1911 – On a cool spring day that would forever be etched in maritime history, a colossal shadow fell upon the bustling shipyards of Harland & Wolff. Exactly 114 years ago today, the RMS Titanic, a true marvel of Edwardian engineering and the largest ship ever built, slid gracefully into the waters of Belfast Lough.

The atmosphere on that Wednesday afternoon in 1911 was electric. Thousands of spectators, eager shipyard workers, and distinguished guests gathered along the banks and on specially constructed viewing platforms to witness the launch of what was proudly dubbed “the unsinkable ship.” From its very conception, the Titanic, along with its sister ship the Olympic, was a testament to human ambition and industrial might, designed to redefine luxury travel and offer a new standard of transatlantic passage.

The sheer scale of the Titanic was, frankly, breathtaking. Measuring 882 feet 9 inches (269.1 metres) in length and 92 feet 6 inches (28.2 metres) at its widest point, its immense hull dwarfed every vessel that came before it. This was a testament to the skill and dedication of the Harland & Wolff workforce. The construction had been a gargantuan undertaking, employing thousands of men for over two years, each rivet and plate meticulously placed to form this floating behemoth.

The launch itself was a remarkably swift affair, lasting just 62 seconds from start to finish. Unlike modern ship launches, which often involve a formal christening with a bottle of champagne smashing against the bow, the White Star Line, known for its practical approach, chose a more understated method. The mighty vessel was simply gravity-launched; well-greased slipways allowed its immense weight of approximately 24,000 tons to slide smoothly into the lough. A collective cheer erupted from the assembled crowd as the stern touched the water first, followed by the rest of the ship, creating a magnificent splash that sent ripples across the calm surface.

Once afloat, the Titanic was carefully towed to the fitting-out basin, where the painstaking work of transforming the bare hull into a veritable floating palace would begin. Over the next ten months, skilled craftsmen would meticulously install its famously luxurious interiors, from the sweeping grandeur of the grand staircase and opulent first-class cabins to the intricate dining saloons and state-of-the-art machinery that powered her. Every detail, from the finest timbers to the most delicate fixtures, was designed to convey an unparalleled sense of elegance and comfort.

Whilst the launch was undoubtedly a triumphant display of engineering prowess, it was just the beginning of the Titanic’s story. The vessel would go on to capture the world’s imagination before its ultimately ill-fated maiden voyage less than a year later. However, on May 31, 1911, the day was solely about the birth of a legend, a tangible symbol of progress and the seemingly limitless capabilities of the industrial age. The launch of the RMS Titanic in Belfast was not just the launch of a ship; it was, in many ways, the launch of an era.

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