The True Story Of The Titanic’s Tragic Twin

The True Story Of The Titanic’s Tragic Twin


March 4, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The True Story Of The Titanic’s Tragic Twin


The RMS Olympic was the sister to the Titanic and the Britannic—two ships that met tragic ends. It had an illustrious career beginning in 1911. It tried to help rescue survivors during the sinking of the Titanic, was the subject of a historic strike, and also played a pivotal role in WWI.

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