It was the beginning of the 20th century,  created at a fantastic rate.  With the invention of faster, more comfortable ocean going vessels, it was now possible to cross the Atlantic in a relatively short time. Ships such as Cunard's Lusitiana were setting new records in speed and White Star Lines , in direct competition with Cunard, had to do something in response.  And so the Titanic was born. Constructed by the Harland & Wolff shipping company, she was touted as being the safest, most luxurious ship ever created, as well as being the largest vessel of her time. Her interiors were luxurious and comparable to many of the finest hotels found in Europe.  She was truly a 'floating palace' as many of the passengers remarked.  In fact, a journalist even remarked that 'Not even God himself could sink this ship.  On April 4th, 1912, with great fanfare and over 2000 people aboard her, the Titanic left dock on her maiden voyage and sailed into history. She would not be seen again for more than 70 years.

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