Titanic's Southampton Departure | Animated 112 Years Later

112 years ago today, the RMS Titanic departed Southampton, England to begin her maiden - and only voyage. This iconic moment has been recreated time and time again in films, TV shows, musicals, paintings, video games, and elsewhere. In memory of those aboard and those yet to board in Cherbourg and Queenstown, we submit this animation to join the collection.
To borrow words from one of the great departure recreations:
“Farewell, farewell. Godspeed, Titanic.”
Be sure to join us this Sunday for our 112th Anniversary Livestream featuring our first ever Real-Time Sinking LIVE EVENT only on KZbin (@TitanicHG) starting at 9pm ET.

[@JealouseStatement]

To be simply in the closet view or perhaps the sight where Titanic is truly alive; is spectacular and amazing. It never ceases to amaze me that we now-in this day and era-can truly bring back the beauty where Titanic can be seen as in the beauty and sight that she was meant to be seen through. Again, for how much I praise the Titanic: Honor and Glory’s team, it is still a big pleasure saying that you guys do so much in the community to be disregarded, may we celebrate this Titanic Month well and fine. -Jealouse Statement

[@isunlloaoll]

I've always viewed this project as being a detailed digital restoration of the Titanic. This is as close to time traveling as we can get. This set then becomes a historical theme park where we can play games and hold educational and cultural events. Maybe even a virtual reality vacation on a Titanic cruise.

[@godzillaboy021]

What a coincidence! Today is Wednesday, April 10th; and back in 1912, April 10th was also on a Wednesday.

[@Toosplash.]

I noticed that too

[@OzzieBo]

It’ll also be Sunday April 14th same as 1912.

[@ELAFF123]

Yeah this year all the dates are gonna fall on the same day of the week from 1912

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

​@@ELAFF123 ..Yeah. .cause calendars keep cycling in a certain order... ...Previously. .the years 1991, 1996, 2002, 2013 & 2019 also had 14th Aprils that fell on Sundays respectively. .as well as the April 10ths on Wednesdays...Same as 2024... .

[@ELAFF123]

@@A.Netizen.Since.2010 yeah… I know that… already…

[@memeser2102]

It’s crazy how well Jack makes these animations, you can almost think it’s real life instead of a animation. Can’t wait to see what the real time sinking will look like

[@cptairwolf]

What animations?? You mean moving a boat forward? Honestly though there are nothing but basic linear keyframes used throughout this entire clip. I'm sure Jack is capable of much more than what this scene requires animation wise but we'll have to wait and see it in the actual sinking.

[@ccrider3435]

I think what makes it more realistic is knowing the Titanic was brand, spanking, shining new, with no rust, no wear, no dings, no patina, no relic effects..

[@kevinkevin-ug9po]

The ship was not finished when it left. Its all too clean, no coal marks etc it had already travelled from Belfast days earlier.

[@HPVideoArchive]

you never gonna see it, because the game will never come out.

[@zackakai5173]

@@cptairwolf 3d animation is hardly just key framing though. There's also camera movement, lighting, particle effects, etc that go into it (plus whatever post-processing you do to the rendering, music, etc to get to the final video). And that's to say nothing of the process of creating the models in the first place, even if they are largely static models.

[@NikkiKuehnemund]

Wow.. For me, this is pure magic❤ And this is the way I will always see her. The sun on her decks, the wind in her flags, birds singing along with her whistles, sailing into the sunset😊 The world will never see beauty like this again. You can show me ship after ship and call them beautiful, but this, this is beauty. This is class. Nothing comes close to her..

[@dorinamihalache6671]

👍😊Very emotional 💖... I've seen the beauty of Titanic ✨🚢✨through your words.....

[@NikkiKuehnemund]

@@dorinamihalache6671 Thank you ❤️

[@alb2196]

The near miss with the New York should have been included. That aspect of departure is so underrepresented in media. Still, fantastic work as always

[@kevinbianco]

It almost makes you cry to see how accurate and how beautiful that ship really was and how beautiful she was on the water very beautifully proportioned she was thank you for making such a wonderful description😢

[@Gamerguy-501]

I couldn’t agree with ya more man! The truth of history being re-written and the fact of real the ship itself actually is in this to where this isn’t a game at all, but it is at the same time, says a lot that lots of those don’t understand that this was truly more than a ship, this was pure history that a we all never got to see way back in the day but wish to really have seen the world’s luxurious ship at the time. There will be no other development team that’s recreating this and it’s been 10+ years in the making! I say this someone’s gotta get this out to the media immediately when it gets to the final release and let the world know that there is finally a real titanic virtually for everyone to explore and learn about the ship!

[@DJOctobot]

I was hoping to see the New York incident but this was still amazing❤

[@chuckferrel5482]

I concur

[@markharrison6785]

Such a magnificent ship; beautiful musical score. Titanic will live in our minds and our hearts forever.

[@jonjones3958]

In the 10 plus years of supporting this project, this short little video may just be my favourite. Thanks!

[@HeinzizBaKeD]

Only another 112 years to wait for the final release!!!

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

@@HeinzizBaKeD84 years… 84 years…

[@foolsification]

This has been a long time in the making, over a decade, and I can't help but think that so many of us probably would have given up. But not these fine and talented people. Look at what sort of things they're accomplishing now and giving to the community FOR FREE. This is why you don't give up on your dreams even if they take a while. I know they have much more they want to accomplish but, in my estimation, they're already heroes for having given us what they have.

[@HeinzizBaKeD]

It will be out in another 112 years or so

[@jandewezel]

Yes and not what they promised 30 years ago

[@toddkurzbard]

@@HeinzizBaKeD And, if so, will STILL be well worth the wait.

[@jandewezel]

@@toddkurzbard no not really, it will be just like walking around in a postcard void of any life. Just watch the movie Titanic and feel the vibrant atmosphere onboard.

[@bradydacloud]

What a nice ship! I sure hope nothing bad happens on her maiden voyage!

[@GiveRiggyHisRaise.]

Uhmmmmm... Sorry to break it to you but uhh actually nevermind it had a great maiden voyage, and it got almost half of its passengers to New York via changeover in the north Atlantic from titanic to Carpathia! 😅👍

[@zacharykim436]

If Titanic’s Maiden Voyage was Successful, America probably would be a better place to live in today

[@leonardolupini3484]

The Titanic nearly collided with another ship while exiting Southhampton, but this is not shown.

[@jkephart4624]

​@@zacharykim436 yep no federal reserve . John Jacob Astor would have used his super powers to stop J.P Morgan from his master plan with the help of Guggenheim and Straus 😂😂😂

[@GiveRiggyHisRaise.]

@@leonardolupini3484 🧢

[@LordSinues]

She was such a beautiful ship

[@izabelledominguez1013]

Very beautiful..

[@Rick_Cleland]

Hello from Belfast, Northern Ireland!!

[@rrice1705]

Where the great ship was built! Hello!

[@bluecollarbuilds]

Hello from Memphis visiting Belfast is on my bucket list

[@Rick_Cleland]

@@bluecollarbuilds

[@EIbereth]

Beautiful, amazing work. It breaks my heart just to think this beautiful ship and most of its passengers would be dead in few days. 💔

[@DerpyPossum]

3:50 Oh my God it’s *THE* angle! (Breathtaking animation btw) 👍

[@patriciayoung3267]

She was truly a magnificent vessel. So graceful and beautiful.

[@fraserthomson5766]

Farewell Big T, don't crash into any 'bergs on your way..

[@lukethomas.125]

It's sad to think that this is the last time Southampton saw Titanic, not knowing that as she set out, they would never see her again

[@red-whitestarline]

The graphics look amazing, very different from 2016.

[@soocccermommy1326]

Not much different, only water looks better

[@YgorCortes]

​@@soocccermommy1326 the lighting is COMPLETELY different

[@HPVideoArchive]

​@@YgorCortes Not their progress. That's the progress of the underlying Unreal Engine not developed by them.

[@YgorCortes]

@@HPVideoArchive still miles better. It's literally for free, you just can't complain.

[@user-et2xc2ww6q]

4:01 Awesome 🎉 this was so good it made me feel emotional . Very well done . You should be proud .

[@ianstewartorr8455]

You can feel her you can touch her absolutely wonderful greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@experimentwithme686]

I can't believe 112 years ago today, she set sail, for her voyage to change the world of maritime history forever with her size and luxury, then she changed the world for another reason. Great job on the animation too!

[@Mrcruisefever1]

Yep , & every cruise line ( workers ) , do there safety drill as well : Lifeboats , fire safety and other emergency procedures onboard.

[@OpTiC_DaD]

1:20 is the shot for me, gorgeous.

[@Ei_No]

It reminds me of a picture of the Olympic entering her pier at New York. An image only left to our imagination, sadly

[@baeumchenkruemel]

beautiful. simply beautiful

[@Jackdagamer416]

1 hour ago in my time would have been the time she officially left Southampton for Cherbourg according to google at noon

[@user-dm8ji3ev1x]

The Myth.The Legend. Brought to Life ONCE AGAIN by Titanic : Honour and Glory !

[@HeinzizBaKeD]

bot spotted

[@user-dm8ji3ev1x]

@@HeinzizBaKeD I am a bot. Or am I?? Actually though, my comment does kinda look like a bot one XD.Atleast I would not be as bad as those Mr.Beast things that ask for subs or the FREE ROBUX BUY NOWW!! bots.

[@brycetomecek5065]

This is truly incredible. The sense of optimism is really captured here. You just have this great idea of what would have been.

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

jack’s animations are unbelievable. this is gorgeous.

[@cornishman-uk4xe]

Absolutely superb evocation of her departure from Southampton. The sparkling sea has been with me all my life and you captured it beautifully. The final scene at Cherbourg is the real heart breaker and it's great to see Nomadic lying alongside Titanic. Visit Belfast, step aboard Nomadic and remember that final closing scene. My only gripe is the animation of the gulls. Less flapping of wings and more gliding and wheeling would be more accurate. Well done and thank you for your dedication.

[@aydancasey1953]

I hope they recreate the near miss with New York!

[@christianborje7708]

no SS New York

[@scurly0792]

​@@christianborje7708You can say Titanic instead of RMS Titanic it doesn't matter that much

[@heysonmendez1840]

Breathtaking ❤ Honor & Glory ⚓️🙏🏻

[@JasonVoorhees6661]

Of the 3 sister ships I always found titanic the better well designed of the 3.

[@joehoy9242]

"Titanic" was the only Olympic-class sister designed and styled with aesthetics as the main priority.

[@antoninmathieu8701]

Hi From Le Havre,Southamptons twin city❤

[@arrow4749]

hello from your twin city!! ❤

[@chrislondo2683]

And it’s the exact Wednesday when she set sailed.

[@dennisbutt2714]

With the exception of 112 years.

[@colegensch787]

It is still unbelievable that she sank in just 2 hours and 40 minutes. Where as britannic her sister ship sank in just 55 minutes faster after hitting a mine in the Mediterranean sea in the kea channel.

[@ShadOwFax2287]

Wow ... Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@jetster785]

Funny thing is just as Titanic was setting away from her dock, I kept getting movie flashbacks of propellers churning up sentiments underwater! Amazing and realistic renderings to marvel at the icon in her full splendor which movies/history docs often pass too quickly to properly absorb it! Credit to you Jack! 👌

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

..Every single time they release a cinematic Titanic historical moment animation video. . .I get very much emotional....The background music stirs my feelings... ..There're so many times I've seen these moments looking at those b&w stills from 1912...And only imagined to myself what it was like watching her sailing through the water. .standing on the Southampton dock in person !....And now with these videos, I can really see her moving. .& the animated visuals turns out far more mesmerizing. .even beyond my imaginations...This tells you what UE5 is capable of creating & so is this tremendously talented artist... "Well. .you have a gift Jack. .you do. . .you see every minute detail" ..Kyle Hudak's exterior Titanic model is incomparable....Also, Tino Thoss & Jealous Statement have done an excellent job !!!👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼💚💛....Each & every work done by the most talented THG guyz. .are truly unmatchable...They're THE BEST. .to my humblest opinion....These people are literally on their way building a virtual time machine for us & the next generations eventually... #nevergiveup 👍🏼 ..The only thing I'm missing in this phenomenally beautiful animation is, her near collision [ by only 4 feet ] sequence with the American vessel SS City of New York...It's also a significant historical moment during her departure from Southampton dock that very day....She even got nearly 1hr late because of that...Hope it'll be added in the upgraded version of this animation in future...Lots of love... . 💚💚💚💙💛🙏🏼

[@scurly0792]

I'm sure the collision was left out to highlight the elegant and historic moment of her departing for the last time

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

​​@@scurly0792 ..Probably you're right..They had something going on their mind for sure.....However, the Blue Star Line channel had included the SS New York scene in their animation very recently. .& their Titanic model also looks GORGEOUS ! !

[@titanicsosroblox]

If only you had someone to animate people, I mean it looks fantastic but then you could produce a documentary/ movie almost.

[@Charlie_productions]

Amazing, today is my birthday and I always wondered why I loved the Titanic until a few years back and now I know! All of this was and is amazing!

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

TITANIC..Honor and Glory go to you guys and your awesome animations..Simply Superb!!!

[@johnwalters4792]

You guys made awesome things happen.

[@NPLXIV]

Breath taking work

[@user-jv1ze2pw4v]

Number one fan can’t wait to see it

[@yvetteaguirre9522]

This is beautiful! A better way to have envision this day? I don’t know but this seals the deal! Beautiful work you guys!🌊🌊🚢🌊🌊

[@UnoGroove]

Absolutely stunning! Congratulations to all the THG team! This shaping up to be the best year yet.

[@Cooldude-do9yk]

112 years later, WOW!

[@scotty87able]

Feels like your actually there

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

Beautiful. The waves crashing take away from it I think as they wouldn’t have been.

[@szabolcskomaromi]

Nailed it guys! Thank you!

[@jack0cat]

Beautiful

[@SmokyVols]

Beautiful work from the best team, I know James was involved in adding that beautiful piece in the background. ❤

[@CyberJohn_TitanicModelBuilder]

So so beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

[@killspun]

Thank you so much for doing this.

[@Spoolingturbski]

I’m excited as the technology gets better and better. It’s crazy to think one day soon we’ll be able to create something so life like it’ll be like you were there. We’re getting close!

[@cbcdesign001]

Very good. The closing shot looks like idyllic cruising weather.

[@colegensch787]

I know ill be seeing it cause april 10th 1912 was when titanic departed from Southampton on her first and last voyage to new york carrying 2,228 peoplecon board

[@scurly0792]

That is indeed a true fact

[@wurger13]

Amazing vid! Very nice job to all involved. Looking forward to the 401 update.

[@soumaditya8115]

Sir beautiful video . I was waiting for a long time to see this.

[@coolhomey3192]

Oh man Im in Love ❤😍

[@denny895]

Good

[@Red__Law]

Bravo on this titanic effort 👏

[@daytonapeanut]

Phenomenal work guys. The water with all of its light sparkles looked so good!

[@oldbird-zm8qt]

Incredible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful animation. Some reports have it, that the ship's cat, Jenny, disembarked at Southampton, taking her kittens with her. One stoker, alarmed at the ill omen of a cat jumping ship, allegedly walked off as a result. True? Who can say. It was recorded by surviving crew, but perhaps it doesn't matter any more. The legends are greater than the reality.

[@historylover13]

Beautifully done! One can almost feel the excitement of the sailing, and nobody knows what's to come four days later. Thank you for your ongoing work.

[@DannyDraws1912]

This is absolutely astonishing Jack! Every single time the visuals constantly get better and better and you keep improving. If this is what we are getting for Southampton, My God am I excited for April 14th! Well done Jack, It looks brilliant

[@jareds8729]

i must play this 10-15 times a day. sometimes ill just loop it on the side screen, the music is so perfect.

[@annapaula290]

THAT'S BEAUTIFUL 😍 Looks like it's been recorded there, in real life!

[@mkoury83]

I have enjoyed following the observable progress the Titanic H&G team has made over the years in their technical achievements in accuracy and unsurpassed historical record in their recreation of Titanic. It was not until today, upon watching this video have their achievements in the artistic presentation of this content become the foremost impression, I, the viewer was blown away by. GREAT work guys, this content means more than you’ll ever know, and to have it in such a stunning rendering is well and above the call of duty.

[@Sunflowerwildchild]

Beautiful- thank you so much for your continued work on this project ..bringing the most beautiful iconic ship back to life! You should be so proud of your work.

[@4l3xpictures]

Masterpiece

[@rsolsjo]

Great attention to ambience: the music, the sounds, the birds, reflections on the water. Little details like that really bring it to life.

[@TheLuckystrike2000]

I found the channel by chance thanks to the real-time sinking animation you uploaded - this is a very nice approach to the departure that understandably doesn't get as much detail compared to what Titanic's fate would end up being. Many thanks for your work, and for developing my interest in the ship where there previously wasn't.

[@Bondek1996]

The music, the quays devoid of life, vid feels like a dream in a way.

[@cardiffgiant9406]

Great job as always team. Thank you very much for letting us see her life like this.

[@dtuk22]

Amazing reimagining of the event. My Great Uncle to this day remembers seeing this and recounts on seeing this vessel. It was always a special time to see a new ship depart. Although ships were common place in Northern Ireland as a young teenager watching the historical importance of what he saw only become significant & meaningful in the years after.

[@Perfectstorm510]

Once in a lifetime you create this marvel🚢

[@drewintampa]

In 1983, I was 10 years old and I checked a book out of the library called A Night To Remember and that was when my obsession with the Titanic was born. I remember thinking back then that I will never know what she looked like outside of a grainy black and white photo. Then 1997 arrived and there she was and I was in awe to see her in all her glory. This video is even more incredible than that. I never thought I would ever see her leave South Hampton and here you go. THANK YOU SO MUCH for creating this masterpiece.

[@comdam]

I was here seeing this when it was live. i joined the chat near the end :) todays wednesday april 10th 1912 and 2024

[@theminingassassin16]

Thank you for bringing this beautiful ship back to life.

[@Echo_Mike]

Best birthday ever

[@frankydman]

Wonderfully animated! I hope in the future you consider animated Titanic’s near collision with the SS City of New York; we always read about it and it would be a great way to give a sense of just what happened that day; it’s one thing to read about “only four feet separated them” but another thing entirely to see that in perspective

[@TheNoobtuberr]

Crazy when you think had they collided Titanic may have never hit the berg due to the delay that impact could have made.

[@cbcdesign001]

@@TheNoobtuberr On the other hand if they had just slowed down to a more fitting speed for the unusual conditions...........

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

..Absolutely...And she was almost 1hr delayed that day because of the near collision with the American vessel SS City of New York... .

[@Jmurky1234]

Going to miss it 😢

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

Sorry for your loss

[@brahimkindnew871]

It is as if you were at the beginning of the twentieth century, highly professional

[@vikinglonghairdediconichai3935]

Stunning ❤

[@LeoSNJ]

You are overcoming any kind of movie or documentary about Titanic. Great work!

[@antoniocastechllano]

Ohhhh beautiful!! So many shots inspired by the original old pictures from departure! Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TraitofSiNN727]

we set sail from Southampton today 112 years ago with 2,240 passengers and crew.

[@garethrussell8333]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

❤SS Titanic remembrance Gala at my plantation Twelve Oaks, coastal Mississippi. My best friend Sabastian, his great grandparents were on that fateful ship of dreams. Southampton. 112 years anniversary ❤

[@Jack_Kennedy1987]

Cant wait

[@jadyphan5892]

It almost feels like being back in time and you are there to witness everything as it happened. Makes you want to tell everyone what's going to happen in a few days, if they believe it or not.

[@brahimkindnew871]

I love the story of Titanic

[@kaneki-ken96]

THIS IS CINEMA 😍❤🚢

[@jcampanale]

Incredible artistry. Some of the lens effects in this are just stunning.

[@fmyoung]

Unlike what most think the Titanic never got as much attention and publicity. The reason? The Olympic; she was named after the superliner class she belonged to and then she was the older sistership which in turn means she was launched first she was delivered first and she sailed first. By the time the Titanic sailed it was all old news.

[@PaulaABurnham]

She really was beautiful

[@n.r.slusankyaexecutor-ii6904]

You know what’s depressing? I completely forgot about my birthday and it’s now today that I return to KZbin seeking the ship that ultimately became a part of my childhood…beautiful work, Honour and Glory. Beautiful work ❤️

[@Martin48964]

This was beautifully done. Maybe they could make a special video of the near collision with the New York.

[@davidprince8811]

Beautifully done. I've never seen an animation anything like this before. It feels like being there watching it take place. Great work!!!!