Mara's Classics

The name Titanic means different things to many people. For some, it is a moral tale of God's omnipotence. For others, it is a cheesy romance movie played in the theaters every February 14. What really is Titanic?  In the early 20th century, two shipping companies, White Starline and Conrad were competing for the best provider of quality transport services. Conrad manufactured two fast moving ships. This put them at the top of the table. White Starline, determined not to be undone, began the creation of what will eventually be known as the biggest ship in the world. The Titanic. The Titanic was a sensation to the rich and the poor. It was a luxurious Royal Mail Steam with a compact design that made her "unsinkable." She reflected the European class system with her first, second and third class compartment system. She was launched on May 31, 1911 on the dock of Southampton, England. Her maiden voyage was scheduled for April of the following year. Everyone was desperate to ...