RMS TITANIC - 1912
Illustration by Michael C Brady, 2018
‘The largest steamers in the world’
Quite possibly the most famous liner ever built, RMS Titanic was the second in a trio of 'Olympic'-class ships constructed for the White Star Line from 1909-1915. At the time of her launch, Titanic claimed the title for the largest ship in the world and boasted a standard of luxury never before seen at sea. Tragically she was lost with 1,503 passengers and crew after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic on her maiden voyage.
‘Olympic-Class’ Liner
Length: 882’9”
Beam: 92’6”
Draught: 34’7”
Tonnage: 46,328 GRT
Max Speed: 24 kn
explore the drawing
“I have always had a special connection with Titanic. Even though I have since moved on to draw bigger and more successful ships, like many others it was Titanic that first sparked a deep fascination with the sea and history’s famous ships. In a way this drawing has been in-the-works for over two decades as I first started sketching the ships as a toddler with crayons.”
Michael C Brady
the details
Titanic's forecastle deck, made famous in the 1997 film. In reality, passengers were not allowed forward of the cargo hatch.
Detail showing the three different types of lifeboat used aboard Titanic. In the event of the sinking, the smaller 'collapsible' type boats at the foot of funnel No. 1 floated free of the ship rather than being properly launched.
Titanic’s imposing hull with its iconic double rows of portholes for the First Class Reception Room and Dining Saloon.
The fourth funnel - as tall as a six-story building - towers over lifeboats and the Second Class Entrance.
Titanic’s elegant counter stern resembles earlier Clipper ships. Her propeller warning boards are noticeable - there has been some recent debate about their colour, but the illustrator believes contemporary photographs point to a red colour as opposed to black.
