Mid-1908
Construction is completed on the gantries that will house the Olympic and Titanic during
the pre-launch phases of construction. March 1st, 1909
The first of Titanic's keel plates is laid in Slip No. 3.
May 31st, 1911
The hull of Titanic is launched. She's towed to the dry-dock facility and her fitting out
is begun. Later that day, the completed RMS Olympic is delivered to the White Star Line.
June 14th, 1911
The Olympic departs Southampton bound for New York. It is her maiden voyage.
January 1912
Titanic's interiors are completed.
February 3rd
Titanic is towed to the graving yard, where the final touches are added. She is painted,
and her three propellers are installed.
Tuesday, April 2nd
Titanic departs Belfast, for her sea trials. After roughly 30 minutes [according to Fifth
Officer Lowe's testimony], her trials are deemed to be finished. From there, she heads for
Southampton to be made ready for her maiden voyage.
Friday, April 5, 1912
It is Good Friday and the Titanic, the pride of the White Star Line, is
"dressed" overall with flags and pennants for a salute to the people of
Southampton. It is the only occasion she is ever "dressed". The Titanic had
arrived in the port of Southampton just after midnight to begin provisioning and staffing
for her maiden voyage.
Saturday, April 6, 1912
Recruitment day for the majority of the crew. General cargo begins to arrive. The final
cargo totals almost 560 tons and includes 11,524 individual pieces.
Easter Sunday, April 7, 1912
The Titanic remains tied up at Berth 44. The waterfront was deserted on this Easter Sunday
and all work aboard the Titanic had ceased for the day.
Monday, April 8, 1912
The Titanic still remains tied up at Southampton's Berth 44, getting ready for her
scheduled maiden voyage on Wednesday. Monday saw resumption of the activity but at a more
frantic pace what with fewer than three days before departure.
Tuesday, April 9, 1912
This will be Titanic's final full day in Southampton...tomorrow she begins her maiden
voyage. Food and stores continue to be taken on board. All of the officers, except Smith,
spend the night on board, keeping regular watches and supervising the final night in port.
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