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S. S. Olympic entering dock with S. S. Titanic alongside, 1912
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S. S. Olympic entering dock with S. S. Titanic alongside, 1912
S.S. Olympic entering dock with S.S. Titanic alongside, Belfast, 2 March 1912. Titanic is under construction whilst the Olympic has been brought into dry dock for propellor repairs. Operated by the White Star Line, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland on 14 April 1912. She was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable. In the collision five of her watertight compartments were compromised and she sank. Out of the 2228 people on board, only 705 survived. A major cause of the loss of life was the insufficient number of lifeboats she carried
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This print captures a historic moment in maritime history - the S. S. Olympic entering dock with the S. S. Titanic alongside in Belfast on 2 March 1912. The image showcases the grandeur and scale of these magnificent ocean liners, both operated by the renowned White Star Line. While the Titanic is still under construction, its sister ship, the Olympic, has been brought into dry dock for propeller repairs. Little did anyone know that just over a month later, tragedy would strike when the supposedly unsinkable Titanic collided with an iceberg off Newfoundland. The sheer size and opulence of these vessels are evident in this photograph, as they stand side by side at the bustling wharf. The shipping industry was thriving during this era, and these ocean liners represented a pinnacle of luxury travel. However, it is impossible to view this image without acknowledging the devastating loss that occurred aboard the ill-fated Titanic. With only 705 survivors out of 2228 people on board, one major factor contributing to such high casualties was the insufficient number of lifeboats carried by the ship. As we reflect upon this poignant piece of history captured in print form, we are reminded not only of human ingenuity and progress but also of our vulnerability to nature's forces and our responsibility to prioritize safety above all else in transportation endeavors.
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