What was the destination of RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage in April 1912?

RMS Titanic was bound for New York City on its maiden voyage in April 1912.

The White Star Line ship left Southampton on 10 April 1912, calling at Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown, Ireland, before entering the North Atlantic. New York was the intended destination for passengers, immigrants, and crew.

Titanic struck an iceberg late on 14 April and sank early on 15 April, so it never reached the United States. The wreck lies roughly 370 miles southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.

A common mix-up is confusing Titanic’s destination with its final rescue location. The survivors were taken to New York by RMS Carpathia, which arrived there on 18 April 1912. Halifax is associated with the recovery of many victims, while Liverpool was the registered home port of the White Star Line.