Titanic's Sea Trials | Animated 112 Years Later

A MONTH TO REMEMBER - APRIL 2ND
112 years ago today, Titanic underwent several hours of sea trials - or “turning circles” as 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller so plainly described them. This important series of maneuvers was meant to prove her seaworthiness to the British Board of Trade and was required by law.
After a successful day of trials, Titanic departed Belfast, Ireland (with just one fare-paying passenger) for an overnight journey to Southampton, England where final preparations for her maiden voyage would be made.
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[@rjsouthworth5246]

It feels sad to watch this. This was supposed to be the culmination of years of work and the prelude to a long and successful career. Instead, less than two weeks later, it was all gone.

[@eroero830]

​@@nager1997 I don't agree at all, the ship has had a very long and almost infinitely successful career. I would even go so far as to say it is unmatched in its fame. Longer than Olympic. Longer than Britannic. More well known and held in higher esteem than both. People even want to build a second one.

[@Toosplash.]

That’s the sad reality of Titanic

[@leodefine86]

@@eroero830yes, but for very wrong reasons.

[@cardiffgiant9406]

@@eroero830 Prior to 1958 and the release of a Night to Remember. Titanic was largely forgotten to history and certainly was not considered a successful career. Fame is not the same as success.

[@fmyoung]

10 seconds and the iceberg put an end to all of it

[@yvonnesinclair5417]

Into the sunset she goes.... Beautiful and heartbreaking 😢💔 RIP to all the tragic souls who sailed on her and ventured down to see her never to return 😔😟

[@samfromportadown]

More like the sunrise. Sailing out of Belfast Lough you're heading east. The sun rises in the east.

[@cat-a-tonic150]

Boy, half the experience is this gorgeous music. Achingly beautiful.

[@calharv9439]

I suspect Mike Brady’s influence on the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, it’s epic but with an underlying tone of sorrow.

[@DannyDraws1912]

This is absolutely gorgeous work by Jack! Finally someone animated the beginning of her journey and showed her true glamour and glory steaming down the Belfast Lough! How she dominates the skyline in this animation is beyond amazing. Amazing work to Jack and the THG Team, we can’t wait for April 14th!!

[@magpiesextreme123]

The music makes this video. It's so beautiful, yet so sad. So much hope for the future, but tragedy would destroy that on its very first voyage

[@MrBibi86]

*I love how your animations bring Titanic back to life and you feel like you are in 1912*

[@user-sq9bv9yw1z]

"O hear us when we cry to thee, for those in peril on the sea." 😢

[@kaneki-ken96]

THIS IS CINEMA. THIS IS ART.

[@asylumlover]

AT IT'S VERY FINEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@penelopejoann]

More than cinema! This is not a passive or escapist thing. This could be in a museum, a public mausoleum, or in my living room in perpetual replay! 😊

[@memeser2102]

These animations made by Jack are absolutely amazing, you have to respect this work

[@apx1031]

This has to be the greatest thing I've seen this year! 3:48 gave me full body chills. This would make the perfect intro video for whenever you boot up THG! And the music! Holy cow its incredible! Completely Unreal 💖

[@LoveAviation1969]

Me just taking so many screenshots ❤️

[@MrPoopYTP]

Same :D

[@troobuis_star]

This is the earliest I can be. I love the titanic and learning about it and it's fateful voyage to America

[@MsDemonBunny]

Gorgeous animation. Well done, Jack. Also Kyle and Tino.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

Stunning. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Melancholy. Phenomenal work on the ship and especially the water. Can't wait for the anniversary recreation!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Her sea trials what a video thanks so much. The anniversary is fast approaching 112 years ago we lost her April 15th 1912! RIP TO ALL OF THE LOST SOULS. Thanks so much at the end to hear the ship in the ocean. So nice to hear the water.

[@adorimable9690]

Oh man 12 days from now is gonna be really sad

[@bpdbhp1632]

Its already on her maiden voyage by now

[@woltanhart]

I was so moved to see this, imagining this beautiful ship and the lives at the bottom of the ocean. 😢😢😢

[@Peekarica]

The older I get, the more I find it unbelievable and horrifying that a brand new ship sank on its maiden voyage. I really do hope if we get to see 'What if... Titanic survived well into the 30s' video's or a remake of the Empress of Ireland sinking. Those animations are made so well!

[@simonfrost7094]

Oceanliner Designs has already done an 'alternative history'-style 'what if Titanic never sank' video. It's very entertaining

[@ChrisCooper312]

The trouble with "what ifs" is that with Olympic you see her full and successful life, which would have ended up with scrapping in the 1930s and likely now being largely forgotten. Her claim to fame would be as the biggest ship for about a year until Imperator came along. Fitting into maritime history alongside other White Star ships like Oceanic and "The Big Four". On the other hand, there are many other unknowns. What would she have done during the war (hospital ship, transport), and would she have survived? Perhaps it's HMHS Titanic that sinks in the Mediterranean, and Britannic spends the war unfinished at Belfast before having a long career.

[@simonfrost7094]

@@ChrisCooper312 It's the central paradox of Titanic's fame - had she survived, she would be just a footnote in the evolution of the ocean liner - a form of transport which itself has been relegated to history (cruise liners are the successors to, but definitely are not themselves, ocean liners). The fact she sank and the legacy of that night guarantees she will be remembered, even though she wasn't particularly special (apart from being the largest ship in the world, until Imperator a year or two later, as you point out). The Titanic was certainly not the 'pinnacle' of ocean liner technology, yet her loss means she has become the 'definitive' ocean liner.

[@OzzieBo]

It’s definitely a two sided argument.on one side, Titanic would be largely forgotten, and maritime safety may be more or less the same as the time of her sinking. The other end is, if she hadn’t have sunk, a ship could have sunk in the world war, possibly killing yet more because the changes to maritime law didn’t exist because the Titanic didn’t sink. It’s a very difficult question to fathom the importance of these events and that they had to happen.

[@ivorevans13]

That final shot at 4:08... absolutely stunning!!

[@jamesmcgrath2995]

Haunting too

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

Incredible work! Will there be a video of her "maiden trip" between Belfast & Southampton, with her arrival in port that night?

[@cardiffgiant9406]

I asked the same question. Arrival is doubtful as it was at night, so probably not a lot to see in many respects.

[@benschoenfelder3321]

These recreations fantastic, im imagining a vr session on titanic enjoying the sun with a book in my hand, Thg i hope this will all come to fruition as so much amazing work has gone into this.❤

[@Embracing01]

Strange that, despite Olympic's sea trials lasting 2 days, Titanic's sea trials lasted only half a day. And also, Titanic never went out into the open sea and just stayed in the channel. Of course there will be people who will dispute this.

[@simonfrost7094]

Olympic was the first in her class, whereas Titanic was the second and both were nearly identical, especially in regards to their propelling machinery, so they probably knew a lot about how she would handle

[@sonia.angel401]

What I appreciate about these renderings is that they don't just recreate the ship, and that in itself is a great job, but also the editing, the choice of shots, of certain angles, some camera movements that seem like caressing the ship, others in which it seems to come to life, like the famous scene of "Take her to the sea Mr. Murdoch", I don't know if I get the idea. Beautiful work! ❤

[@Wildcat_Media]

Everything about this is gorgeous. The animation, the models, the backgrounds, the music(!!) - beautifully done, everyone! ❤

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Simply grand, and oh, so beautiful. I teared up. Thank you. Honor and Glory.

[@MonsterJuiced]

I don't know much about boats and ships but when I saw those little ones I just realised why they call them Tug boats hahaha This was such a beautiful animation, and great timing too as I've just started my phase of looking at Titanic stuff again

[@SKAYHOOWTS]

The old Queen's Island looks so different from modern day Titanic Quarter, yet, still, everything is so familiar. Fantastic video, absolutely stunning 👏

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

Indeed. Titanic Attractions pretending to be museums, Titanic Hotels, Titanic Distilleries… You would be forgiven for forgetting that H&W also built successful ships where people didn’t die. But Belfast wouldn’t want the tourists thinking of that when there is money to be made.

[@killspun]

She's beautiful. You've done an excellent job🖤

[@jaybrady3195]

I cannot give you guys at Honor & Glory enough credit for this, this is truly amazing to actually witness Titanic getting ready for her maiden voyage at the exact same time 112 years back technology at it finest I'm truly grateful 🙏🏻 Titanic has always captivated me In a sense of awe, really looking forward to spending weeks on end in this simulator when it's finished.

[@1912RMSTITANIC]

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing animation and fantastic music. ❤

[@JPOP2010]

It's bootiful

[@user-et2xc2ww6q]

This is going to be awesome . Just love it . Very well done .

[@omarhamid3638]

Big congrats to Jack, Kyle and Tino and anyone else who worked on this! Superb work 👌 😍 I felt a wave of emotion watching this and when Titanic went out sea at the end it was just awe inspiring, all that vast ocean and sea before her. 👏

[@itztechpulse2]

When THG shows off their skills every year. This looks stunning!

[@ilovecatsandsynths9702]

That was beautiful. The animation and music were both stunning. Almost like being there. So sad to think that less than 2 weeks later this gorgeous ship would be at the bottom of the Atlantic.

[@oscarmanzanoserna3115]

This brought tears to my eyes...

[@RunningWithSquirrel]

So ready for this, can’t wait

[@robbicu]

Wow! Great job Kyle, absolutely stunning!

[@2024Blue.]

This is just amazing. Great work!

[@kmccoy1912]

Another absolutely beautiful rendition. There were a few of the scenes I found very picturesque and inspiring, but the last one showing her in the vast expanse of the ocean was stunning. Thanks again for another fantastic historic recreation!

[@laratheplanespotter]

This is absolutely amazing work. Just fantastic. I love it!

[@bethzolin6046]

Simply superb. Thank you.

[@Nick214360]

This is a real treat to see! Fantastic work, really looking forward to the full game.

[@Elli-Mac]

Wow, stunning animation! 💙 Gave me chills and took my breath away for a second there!

[@SuperDivi1]

I confess that I burst into tears when I watched it. Gorgeous and engaging music, breathtaking shots, it's simply gorgeous

[@JELmusic]

You're not the only on :)

[@SteveHall.Author]

This is amazing. Well done.

[@William_320]

Such beauty!

[@vikinglonghairdediconichai3935]

Goosebumps, stunning video

[@codehaunta9878]

Thanks guys for all of your hard work!

[@user-jv1ze2pw4v]

Well done Jack and team simply outstanding

[@mauriciomotyka1135]

Thank you so much for doing this!!!! 👏👏👏

[@Matthistory07]

Absolutely stunning!

[@ShipbuilderZaochuanjia]

epic music, and epic ship...

[@DTrain77]

Exquisite, you just keep making it better.

[@History401]

Absolutely gorgeous and so bittersweet. 🥺 Beautiful work, gentlemen! ❤

[@SezFrancis1]

Gorgeous animation as always! Jack and Kyle, you both did such a great job. Feels like going back in time ⚓

[@planespotter78]

Such a beautiful animation

[@allamericantravels]

Absolutely stunning! She looks amazing!

[@user-lq9pn2jq4k]

This was so beautiful. Amazing work

[@Edelweiss91]

Great to see this fabulous model in motion

[@billcipher817]

The Titanic H&G Animations Group is so far my favourite animator group! Keep the good work!👍

[@joergscharff]

A dream! - Endless thanks! ❤

[@delerics21]

Absolutely amazing.

[@brycetomecek5065]

Amazing work. Te sense of optimism in those few precious days of early April 1912 are recreated here incredible to think what was about to unfold.

[@Hilux5972]

Stunningly beautiful video.

[@jaycgeo]

Yooo no way they animated it

[@jameshobbs6092]

This really is amazing work. Bravo!

[@Ibby.M.I.786]

Not to be a negative Nelly here, but where is the actual sea trial? That would have been epic to see a recreation of what it WOULD have been like for her. You guys do AMAZING work, I love it! Such a beautiful feeling of nostalgia with this piece. Like the one of the Sister HMHS Britannic the team released in November, That was by far for me the best.

[@soumaditya8115]

Sir I will always support you.

[@Toosplash.]

This was amazing

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@OpTiC_DaD]

Titanic Month is here, stunning!

[@fmyoung]

It is Titanic month all right although she was originally scheduled to sail on March 20th. The Olympic dropped a propeller blade the month before, on the 24th, so she needed to go in for repairs in order to go back to service as soon as possible and generate money for White Star. It all delayed the Titanic's construction - for a second time. The first was the fall of 1911 that was when the Olympic collided with the HMS Hawke

[@brucesmith1383]

I just think it’s beautiful artwork, the animation looks superb! Congratulations to the whole team who designed this amazing project!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@napsterking7500]

So beautiful well done on the realistic animation.

[@babayaga639]

Amazing video as always. P.S. Imho much better music choice than usually, just having much more pleasure listening to this.

[@Tha.Sritoh4]

Honor And Pride of the White Star Line, Rest in peace... "Queen Of All Oceans - RMS Titanic"

[@viviamwhittle7467]

Just breathtaking!❤

[@Dublinproud]

Just beautiful!

[@frankbjr1250]

Beautiful 😢❤

[@tvrpgsupplements]

Stunning!

[@jonnybonks]

Superb work! The score is also a beautiful choice👌

[@ksig219]

STUNNING!

[@Joe-rj1ky]

Amazing!

[@ThomasGrillo]

Very cool animation. Loved the music, too. Very much looking forward to exploring the payware version of Poject 401. Thanks for the video. :)

[@cheriselaron6193]

Absolutely beautiful! I got so emotional! 💖💖

[@harrietharlow9929]

Beautiful! I'm writing a Titanic novel and this helps me to see what being aboard her that April day might have been like.. Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@randyc1421]

Darnit! I'll have to catch the replay. Goodnight and best of luck. ⚓

[@MLWA450]

One of the most beautiful liners ever built! And of course the most beautiful stern in all history!!!

[@3UZFE]

Incredible!

[@naypowell1715]

Awesome video i love Titanic and other ships this is a great video ❤

[@Themoonstitanic]

Sooo majestic 💜

[@DjBrayn123]

Amazing vídeo amazing music sound

[@falsedriverz]

Breathtaking!

[@SeaTravelr123]

So profound, to watch it 112 years to the day.. thank you... for doing this..

[@thoredan]

Stunning

[@colegensch787]

Titanic honor and glory you really out did yourselves on e again and just in time for titanic's 112 anniversary what a scene getting to see what her sea trials for the first time like they showed in the black and white photos now have come to life for the first time. Loved it 😍😄😃😀😁🙂🤩🥰

[@LegoZoner]

Once again, a true work of genius and beauty!

[@UberPodfan]

This is gonna be sick i cant wait to see this vid

[@Lightwolf333]

This was so awesome that I teared up with joy.

[@Ecto_Eric]

Incredible work, 👏👏👏 what a great sight to she her as she was thank you 🙏

[@ivanxgg]

Amazing. I don't have words.