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Titanic completes sea trials and then sails from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Southhampton, England.
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Titanic begins maiden voyage in Southhampton en route for Cherbourg, France.
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The Titanic arrives in Cobh, Ireland around noon to pick up the last of the passengers. The Titanic departs for New York, USA at 1:30pm.
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The Titanic recieves the first of seven ice warnings from other ships.
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At 11:40pm the Titanic collides with an iceberg.
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At Midnight Captain Smith wireless operators to send out a distress call.
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Collapsible D is the last lifeboat launched. There are 1,500 people still left on the ship!
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The Titanic's last wireless message was sent. "Every man for himself," says Captain Smith.
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The Titanic breaks into 2 pieces. The bow section sinks while the stern section seems to stay afloat for a few more moments.