April 8, 1912 — NetNewsLedger Newsroom –This week, all eyes are on Southampton, England, as final preparations are underway for the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, the most ambitious and luxurious vessel ever built. Scheduled to depart on April 10, the Titanic will carry more than 2,200 passengers and crew on her inaugural journey to New York City, ushering in a new era of transatlantic travel.

In our coverage of the RMS Titanic Anniversary this year, NetNewsLedger will cover the event as if we were covering it as it happened. This first report as the ship prepares to set course on her fateful journey is on the days before sailing. In those days newspaper coverage was the premier media.

Constructed by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the White Star Line, the Titanic spans a remarkable 883 feet in length, with nine decks, cutting-edge safety features, and an opulence never before seen at sea.

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