Southampton, on England’s southern coast, has been at the heart of global seafaring for two millennia, playing key roles in the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires. Yet the tragic sinking of the ...

Great Liner Begins Maiden Voyage as Whistles Blow, Flags Fly, and History Sets Sail SOUTHAMPTON, April 10, 1912 (Midday ...

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic departed from Southampton in the UK just after noon, officially launching her maiden yet tragic voyage. Upon her departure from Southampton, an estimated 1,846 ...

The Grapes' proximity to Southampton's docks has always been central to its identity. Situated on Oxford Street, a short walk from Dock Gate 4, which led directly to the Titanic's berth at Berth ...

On April 3, 1912, the Titanic arrived in Southampton to collect passengers and launch her maiden, yet famously ill-fated, voyage. After arriving from Belfast in Northern Ireland where the world ...

Indeed, the dissimilar backgrounds of the passengers is a theme around which the movie “Titanic” pivots. In 2025, Southampton docks are more varied than ever. Grand Cunard liners like Queen ...