One hundred years ago today, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton.  She then called at Cherbourg in France and Queenstown (now Cobh) in Ireland to take on more passengers. She then sailed on her maiden voyage proper across the Atlantic towards New York, a voyage cut short only four days later.

Titanic setting sail from Southampton

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