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Grand Staircase of the Titanic
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The set of large ornate staircases in the first-class section of the Titanic, and RMS Olympic ; sometimes collectively referred to as the Grand Staircase, is one of the most recognizable features of the British transatlantic ocean liner which sank on her maiden voyage in 1912 after a collision with an iceberg. Reflecting and reinforcing the staircase's iconic status is its frequent, and prominent, portrayal in media.
Contemporary drawing of the "Main Staircase" contained in the Olympic & Titanic promotional joint brochure, first published in 1911. No actual photos
Contemporary drawing of the "Main Staircase" contained in the Olympic & Titanic promotional joint brochure, first published in 1911. No actual photos of Titanic's Grand Staircase are known to exist.
"ENTRANCE HALL AND GRAND STAIRCASE-S.S. "OLYMPIC" AND "TITANIC", as described in the black and white brochure. The same rendering is used to promote t
"ENTRANCE HALL AND GRAND STAIRCASE-S.S. "OLYMPIC" AND "TITANIC", as described in the black and white brochure. The same rendering is used to promote the two sister ships, an indication that both staircases had to be virtually identical
Photograph of Olympic's Grand Staircase taken from the Boat Deck level
Photograph of Olympic's Grand Staircase taken from the Boat Deck level
The Grand Staircase of the Olympic with the famous clock, thought to be identical to the one on Titanic
The Grand Staircase of the Olympic with the famous clock, thought to be identical to the one on Titanic
Titanic
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RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank on 15 April 1912 after striking an iceberg on the ship's maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City, United States. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, approximately 1,500 died, making the incident the deadliest sinking of a single ship at the time. Titanic, operated by the White Star Line, carried some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as hundreds of emigrants from the British Isles, Scandinavia, and elsewhere in Europe who were seeking a new life in the United States and Canada. The disaster drew public attention, spurred major changes in maritime safety regulations, and inspired a lasting legacy in popular culture.
Titanic departing Southampton on 10 April 1912
Titanic departing Southampton on 10 April 1912
RMS Olympic's rudder with central and port wing propellers; the man at the bottom shows scale.
RMS Olympic's rudder with central and port wing propellers; the man at the bottom shows scale.
Marconi Company receiving equipment for a 5-kilowatt ocean liner station in the wireless radio room of Titanic's sister ship, Olympic
Marconi Company receiving equipment for a 5-kilowatt ocean liner station in the wireless radio room of Titanic's sister ship, Olympic
The only known picture of Titanic's wireless radio room, taken by the Catholic priest Francis Browne. Harold Bride is seated at the desk.
The only known picture of Titanic's wireless radio room, taken by the Catholic priest Francis Browne. Harold Bride is seated at the desk.