Construction of the Titanic commenced in 1909 in Belfast, Ireland, by the ship-building company Harland & Wolff. Titanic was one of three ships built by Harland & Wolff and the British shipping company White Star Line. Shipbuilders worked tirelessly for two years to create the mammoth structure that was to become the Titanic, and eight workers died during its construction. After the ship was finished in 1912, the Titanic was set for its maiden voyage in early April.
construct
Verb

to build or erect.
construction
Noun

arrangement of different parts.
engineering
Noun

the art and science of building, maintaining, moving, and demolishing structures.
ocean
Noun

large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth.
Titanic
Noun

luxury cruise ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912.
voyage
Noun

long journey or trip.

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