The were numerous iceberg warnings sent to the Titanic throughout the 14th of April 1912; the day which she struck the iceberg.
These are the iceberg warnings that the Titanic received throughout the day and throughout the night of the 14th of April 1912: #1 9 am The first iceberg warning that Titanic received that day, was at 9 am in the morning, from a ship called the Caronia. The message reached Captain Smith and he posted it on the bridge of Titanic for the crew members to see. #2 1.40 pm The second iceberg warning that the Titanic received, was from a ship known as Baltic II. It was delivered to Captain Smith and Bruce Ismay. Though, it didn't reach other crew members until 7.15 pm that evening, when Captain Smith made it available to the other crew members. #3 7.30 pm The third iceberg warnings were received by the Titanic accidentally, as the Titanic picked up on the message over radio which was intended for another ship. It's warning was of three large icebergs in the area. At the time the Titanic received the message, Captain Smith was dining with first-class passengers, in the Titanic's la carte restaurant. It's suspected that Captain Smith was never made aware of the warning. Though, the message was posted to the bridge. #4 9.40 pm The fourth and last iceberg warning that was given to the Titanic was tragically given to the ship exactly two hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg. Even more tragically, the message was never seen in time, as the wireless operator, Jack Phillips, was busy with other work. Had he received the warning, the Titanic might have never struck the iceberg. The message was delivered to the Titanic from a ship known as the Mesaba. It never reached the bridge or Captain Smith.
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The Titanic seal trials happened on the 2nd of April 1912. The Titanic left Belfast Harbour at 6 am on the morning of the 2nd.
The original Titanic sea trials were supposed to take day on the previous day; on the 1st of April 1912. However, the weather was poor that day, there were high winds, which postponed the Titanic seal trials until the following day. During the Titanic seal trials, the ship was tested in several ways to make sure that it was working properly and safe. Captain Smith was in charge of the Titanic during the trails and during the maiden voyage. The Titanic also was tested at different speeds throughout the day of the 2nd of April.
The trials came to an end that evening, by 7 pm, the Titanic was back in Belfast harbour. This was the last time that Titanic would ever see Belfast. Her return to Belfast didn't last long. Around an hour later, at 8 PM, the Titanic set sail yet again, this time to Southampton.
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