Learn about Russian annual traditions, festivals, and holidays include Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, and other customary events and observances. Learn about Russian annual traditions, festivals, and holidays include Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, and other customary events and observances.
On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage, traveling from Southampton, England, to New York City. Nicknamed the âMillionaireâs Special,â the ship was fittingly captained by Edward J. Smith, who was known as the âMillionaireâs Captainâ because of his popularity with wealthy passengers.
It had two sister ships; one was called Olympic, also  in honor of the Greek gods, and the other was Brittanic, in  honor of England and its symbol Britannia.    It was also custom for White Star ships to have names ending in '  ic ' like the Titanic's sister ship 'Olympic'.