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titanic was finally launched into the river Legan in belfast (12 noon)
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sea trials begin at 6:00
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many people didnt think it was safe for the ship to only have 16 boats they thought it could be dangerous for the passengers
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Passengers arrived in Southampton and began boarding the ship. at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Titanic reached Cherbourg, France and picked up more passengers
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Throughout the day seven iceberg warnings were received but they were clearly ignored
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Lookout, Frederick Fleet spotted an iceberg dead ahead. The iceberg struck the Titanic on the starboard (right) side of her bow. at 11:40 pm
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Water had poured in and risen 14 feet in the front part of the ship
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The orders was given to uncover the lifeboats and to get passengers and crew ready on deck. There was only room in the lifeboats for half of the estimated 2,227 on board.(12:05 am)
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The Titanic's broken off stern settled back into the water, becoming more level for a few moments. Slowly it filled with water and tilted its end high into the air before sinking into the sea. People in the water slowly froze to death. (2:20am)
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The first lifeboat was safely lowered away. Although it could carry 65 people, it left with only 28 on board. The first distress rocket was fired. Eight rockets were fired the whole night.(12:35 am)
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The last radio message was sent. The captain announced 'Every man for himself'
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Several ships were sent to the disaster site to recover bodies. A total of 328 bodies were found floating in the area.
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The 1985 discovery of the Titanic stemmed from a secret United States Navy investigation of two wrecked nuclear submarines, according to the oceanographer who found the infamous ocean liner.
