Before she had even set sail on her April 10, 1912 maiden voyage, the R.M.S. Titanic had already captured the world's imagination. The Titanic's reputation as the era's largest luxury liner wasn't just hyperbole, at full capacity, she would carry up to 3,547 passengers and 885 crewmen. The keel of the Titanic was laid March 31, 1909 about fifteen weeks after that of her sister ship the Olympic. Both liners were built simultaneously and fitted out to the highest levels of elegance and luxury for the period. It was intended that they would both sail in the White Star Line's prestigious transatlantic service. Initially Captain Edward John Smith took command of the Olympic but later joined Titanic for her maiden voyage which began on Wednesday April 10, 1912 when she set out from Southampton. The crossing proceeded without incident until Sunday April 14th when, at about 23.40 hours (ship's time), the look-out's bell rang warning of icebergs. The ship brushed an iceberg on her starboard side and sunk two hours and forty minutes later after the collision in the icy water of the Atlantic. Only 712 people survived the catastrophe and Captain Smith went down with his ship.
Overview Skill Level: 3 Scale: 1/400 Length: 26-1/2" Width: 2-1/2" Height: 8-1/2" Parts: 268 Description Celebrate the centennial of the luxury liner's launch. Before she had even set sail on her April 10, 1912 maiden voyage, the R.M.S. Titanic had already captured the world's imagination. The Titanic's reputation as the era's largest luxury liner wasn't just hyperbole; at full capacity, she would carry up to 3,547 passengers and 885 crewmen! This impressively sized, incredibly detailed 100th anniversary edition kit features thread to simulate rigging and a commemorative display stand. Exclusive "extras" include authentic reproductions of the Titanic's illustrated 25-page promotional booklet; the ship's menu card and three White Star Line cruise ship postcards. All are recreated on paper similar to the originals! Collectible packaging features a complete timeline of important events in the Titanic's history.
Product Features
- This impressively sized, incredibly detailed 100th anniversary edition kit features thread to simulate rigging and commemorative display stand
- Exclusive inches extras inches include authentic reproductions of the Titanic's illustrated 25-page promotional booklet; the ship's menu card and three White Star Line cruise ship postcards. All are recreated on paper similar to the originals
- Collectible packaging features complete timeline of important events in the Titanic's history.
- Over 2' long
- Illustrated instructions
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