Sinking of the RMS Titanic time of her entry into service on 2 April 1912, Royal Mail Ship (RMS) "Titanic" was the second of three sister ships, and was the largest ship in the world. She and her sister, , were almost one and a half times the gross register tonnage of Cunard's and , the previous record holders, and were nearly longer. "Titanic" could carry 3,547 people in speed and comfort, and was built on a hitherto unprecedented scale. Her reciprocating engines were the largest that had ever been built, standing high and with cylinders in diameter requiring the burning of of coal per
First class facilities of the RMS Titanic groups throughout the room. This was in contrast to the B-Deck foyer of "Olympic", where there was no restaurant reception room and the foyer space was much smaller because of additional cabins and storage rooms. This staircase was located just aft of where the "Titanic" broke apart during the sinking and was totally destroyed. It is assumed to be the source of much of the woodwork recovered as wreckage after the sinking. First class facilities of the RMS Titanic Reflecting the White Star Line's reputation for superior comfort and luxury, the RMS "Titanic" had extensive facilities for First-Class passengers which