Titanic White Star Triple Screw Steamship Real Photo Postcard
The RMS Titanic, a luxury transatlantic ocean liner operated by the White Star Line, represented the zenith of early 20th-century shipbuilding and engineering. Launched in 1911 and completing her fitting-out in early 1912, she was the largest ship afloat, boasting advanced amenities and a triple-screw propulsion system designed for speed and stability. Her highly anticipated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City began on April 10, 1912, carrying over 2,200 passengers and crew.
The vessel's sinking on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic, remains one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. Despite being proclaimed "unsinkable," the lack of sufficient lifeboats for all onboard and flaws in emergency procedures led to a substantial loss of life, estimated on the postcard at 1,635. This catastrophe profoundly impacted global public consciousness and spurred sweeping reforms in maritime safety regulations, including international agreements on lifeboat capacity, continuous radio watch, and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol.
The vessel's sinking on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic, remains one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. Despite being proclaimed "unsinkable," the lack of sufficient lifeboats for all onboard and flaws in emergency procedures led to a substantial loss of life, estimated on the postcard at 1,635. This catastrophe profoundly impacted global public consciousness and spurred sweeping reforms in maritime safety regulations, including international agreements on lifeboat capacity, continuous radio watch, and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol.
