In 1908, Harland & Wolff submitted plans for the most magnificent "Royal Mail Ships": the Olympic, Titanic and Gigantic (later name changed to Britannic.
With the RMS designation, this assured these ships getting the best available berths at ports in order to expedite mail delivery.
In order to build these huge ships, H&W had to demolish three slips to make the one necessary. Construction on the Titanic began March 31, 1909. Each of her three engines was the size of a three-story house.
When the Titanic set sail April 10, 1912, it was the largest ship ever built, measuring 882 feet 8 inches bow to stern.
One Big Boat!! --Cooter
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