Evolution of rms Olympic 1910-1935.

History Photographed on Instagram: "One of the RMS Titanic's whistles was sounded again in 1999 for the first time since the ship sank in 1912, after being recovered and restored. ⁠ ⁠ At an exhibition in St. Paul, Minnesota, survivor Millvina Dean pulled the cord using low-pressure compressed air, producing a deep, echoing tone during the emotional event.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @rmstitanicofficial"

Car Harkins on Instagram: "⚓ The Birth of a Ship Launching a ship is a major milestone in shipbuilding—marking the vessel’s first time in the water. Large ships are launched in one of three ways: 🔹 Slipway – The ship slides down a ramp into the sea. 🔹 Float-Out – Built in a dry dock, then floated as water fills the basin. 🔹 Side Launch – Entering the water broadside, often in tight spaces. Before launch, ships are often christened—a sponsor breaks a champagne bottle on the bow and gives the s