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The ill-fated RMS Titanic begins sea trials.
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Titanic
British passenger liner that sank in 1912
RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, approximately 1,500 died,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Sea trial
Testing phase of newly-constructed watercraft
A sea trial or trial trip is the testing phase of a watercraft. It is also referred to as a "shakedown cruise" by many naval personnel. It is usually the last phase of construction and takes place on open water, and it can last from a few hours to many days.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)