100 years ago today, the finest ship of the White Star Line left Southampton Pier, setting off for Queensland where she would begin her maiden voyage.
On board were 337 First-class , 271 Second-class and 712 Third-class or steerage passengers. It was here, at Southampton, that the Titanic narrowly avoided colliding with the much smaller New York, with three feet to spare. Titanic's three propellers created an enormous suction, pulling the New York vessel from its moorings.
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