Titanic: 100 Years: Titanic Hits the Open Water

The final photo taken of the Titanic, leaving Ireland – never to see land again

Today, one hundred years ago, April 11, 1912, Titanic continued its maiden voyage.  After stopping in Cobh (Queenstown), Ireland at 11:30 AM (local time), the Titanic hit the open sea.  The Titanic experienced smooth sailing for the next several days.