The Wonder Ship

On April 10, 1912, hundreds of people packed a dock in Southampton, England. They came to see Titanic, a ship that was about to leave on its first trip. And what a ship it was!

Titanic was the largest ship in the world—as long as four city blocks. Many people called it the “wonder ship.” It was like a floating palace, with a swimming pool, carved wood, and fancy gold lights. It also had many rich and famous passengers who wanted to be the first to ride on this great ship.

One of Titanic’s grand stairways

lifeboats

upper deck

lower deck