The Titanic was the most luxurious ship in the world. But how did the supposedly unsinkable ship go from a floating palace to one of history's deadliest maritime disasters? And what REALLY happened before she ever hit the iceberg?
In Part 1 of our Titanic series, Cheryl and Nikki explore the incredible true story of the RMS Titanic, from her construction in Belfast to her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912.
Forget everything you think you know from the blockbuster movie. We're going back to the beginning to uncover the real history of the Titanic, the lives of the passengers, the extraordinary luxury on board, and the warning signs that came before the tragedy.
In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, we investigate:
🚢 How the Titanic was built, and why White Star Line wanted to create the biggest and most luxurious passenger ship in the world.
💰 The staggering cost of building the Titanic, including what her construction would cost in today's money.
⚓ The horrific working conditions faced by the shipbuilders in Belfast, including the deaths and injuries that occurred before the Titanic even set sail.
🥂 What life was REALLY like on board the Titanic, from the extravagant first-class suites and heated swimming pool to the very different experiences of second and third-class passengers.
🛳️ The Titanic's famous maiden voyage, her journey from Belfast to Southampton, and the near-collision that happened before she had even properly left port.
🎬 What James Cameron's Titanic movie got right, what was dramatised, and the real stories of the people whose lives would be changed forever.
From mechanical camels and luxury dining to the thousands of people who believed they were boarding the safest ship ever built, this is the story of the Titanic before disaster struck.
This is Part 1 of our three-part Titanic series. Next time, we'll be heading into the freezing Atlantic to uncover the terrifying night the Titanic struck the iceberg, the lifeboat disaster, and the final hours of the ship of dreams.
💬 Did you watch Titanic in the cinema? Do you remember the Titanic magazine that let you build your own ship? Tell us in the comments!
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