The Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912
. Although the ship was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland, it first sailed from Belfast to Southampton to prepare for the official maiden voyage
. From Southampton, the Titanic made stops at Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now called Cobh), Ireland, to pick up additional passengers and supplies before heading toward its final destination, New York City, USA
. In summary:
- Initial departure port for the maiden voyage: Southampton, England
- Additional stops: Cherbourg, France and Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
- Final intended destination: New York City, USA
This route was typical for transatlantic crossings at the time and was scheduled to take about seven days from Southampton to New York
