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.
HMHS Britannic. Britannic started life under the cloud of the Titanic disaster, from the start she was expected to be named Gigantic but she was built as Britannic, considered by White Star as a lucky name (the White Star Line had three ships named Britannic over the years - HMHS Britannic was the second).