Emphasis Preaching Journal

Excessive confidence in humanity's creations has always posed a theological challenge. On April 14-15, 1912, the British luxury liner R.M.S. Titanic sank while en route from Southampton, England, to New York on its maiden voyage in one of history's most-storied tragedies. The great ship was fabled before its first sailing not only because it was the most luxurious afloat, but also because of its state-of-the-art construction. Built by William Pirrie's Belfast firm, Harland and Wolff, the ship had a double-bottomed hull divided into sixteen watertight compartments.