The pictures of the Titanic below come from four different traditions. The first picture shows the Titanic in Belfast, before its departure.

The second picture is taken from a contemporary newsreel introducing the Titanic. With the dockworker in front, it is easy to imagine the enormous size of the ship.

The third picture is a commonly used illustration of the sinking Titanic. It appeared on Aril 15, 1912.

The fourth picture is a movie poster of James Cameron's Titanic. Although the movie is a strange mixture of romance and disaster, it became one of the most successful films of all time.