Construction

Below are a selection of photographs showing Titanic in her various stages of construction. They range from the building of her hull, to her official launching on  31st May 1911. Please take the time to view and study each photograph, together they tell the fascinating story of how the World's largest liner was created.

The Hull begins to take shape Titanic in the cradle next to her Sister Ship Olympic One of the "Automatic" watertight doors Titanic's Centre Anchor being delivered by a 20-Horse team Titanic's central propeller shaft housing.
Welin Double-Acting Davits The launching of Titanic May 31st 1911 The launching of Titanic May 31st 1911 Titanic's launch lasted just 62 seconds The Completed R.M.S. Titanic

                                                           

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