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The ill-fated RMS Titanic begins sea trials.
The RMS Titanic embarks on sea trials off Belfast in April 1912 to test the luxury liner's performance before her maiden voyage.
In early April 1912 the White Star liner RMS Titanic began her official sea trials in Belfast Lough, a crucial step before her scheduled maiden voyage to New York. Engineers evaluated her speed, maneuverability, and watertight integrity under a variety of conditions, achieving close to her design speed of 22 knots. Shipbuilders and company officials monitored boilers, engines, and steering systems to ensure all components met rigorous safety standards. The trials affirmed Titanic's reputation as the largest and most luxurious passenger vessel of the era, boasting advanced technology and opulent accommodations. Shortly thereafter she returned to port, ready to embark on what would become one of the most infamous voyages in maritime history.
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