But what not many people know is that the Titanic's first captain was naval officer Herbert Haddock from Rugby in Warwickshire, who was in charge of the vessel for just six days.

The RMS Titanic, a British ocean liner, stands as one of history’s most compelling narratives, a testament to early 20th-century engineering prowess and, tragically, a stark reminder of humanity’s ...

The Titanic was heralded as an unsinkable ship that departed Southampton, England, for New York City in 1912. Getty Images ...

Mr Harbeck boarded the Titanic in April 1912 as a second-class passenger and is believed to have been working with the White ...

The ocean liner hit an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York — and of the 2,240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1,500 lost their lives in the disaster.

On April 10, the RMS Titanic was one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners ever built. According to the History Channel, the Titanic departed from Southampton, England, and was headed for ...

Manchester Central Library has also showcased more of the stories that linked the tragic ship to the region, including the ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing across the Atlantic on a replica of the iconic ocean liner, it looks like you may actually ...

The photo at the top was taken as the Titanic departed Southampton, England. "It matches the configuration of B Deck windows and the enclosed promenade visible at the wreck site," Layton said.

Lucinda Parrish, who lived in Lexington and Versailles, was nearly 60 when she survived the Titanic’s sinking.

Vanessa Beecham, from Southampton, paid tribute to her great uncle Edward Biggs, a firefighter aboard the Titanic who died at age 21. She said the ceremony was “tasteful and moving.” ...