The Vessel’s Elicit Test Drive
Just over a week before its historic maiden voyage, the RMS Titanic conducted its initial sea testing with the assistance of five tugboats. These pilots carefully piloted the ship from Belfast Lough to the Irish Sea, extensively inspecting its seaworthiness. The mobility and stopping power of the vessel were assessed to ensure its safety. As impressive as the ship’s performance was, its security, like the security measures we take to protect our houses, was critical. It’s important to remember that the Titanic was the greatest ship of its time, measuring 882 feet long and weighing 46,328 tons. It was also supposed to be indestructible.
The Vessel’s Elicit Test Drive
The Vessel’s Leading Staff
On her disastrous first voyage, the RMS Titanic had an 885-person crew, including the ship’s veteran captain, Edward John Smith. Surprisingly, Smith had planned to retire after the tour, believing it would be his last. In this classic photograph, Smith is seated in the first row, second from the right, as one of the ship’s engineers and officers. Despite the Titanic’s superior safety mechanisms, Smith did not survive the ship’s sinking. The ship was eventually destroyed by an iceberg, which surprised them given their faith in the craft.
The Vessel’s Leading Staff
