06/05/2026
On Thursday, April 11, 1912, the RMS Titanic stopped at Queenstown (now known as Cobh), Ireland, during her maiden voyage. The great ship anchored at Roches Point, the outer part of Queenstown Harbour, at 11:30 a.m.
Passengers who wished to board waited at the White Star Line pier. They were ferried out to the Titanic by two tenders, the PS Ireland and the PS America. In total, 123 passengers joined the ship at Queenstown: three in first class, seven in second class, and the rest in third class (steerage).
After picking up the passengers, the tenders stopped at the Deepwater Quay—where the Cobh Heritage Centre stands today—to collect mailbags from the train. They then sailed out to the Titanic. Several smaller boats also came alongside, carrying local vendors who sold beautiful Irish lace and handmade crafts to the passengers on board.
During the stop, one of the ship’s firemen climbed inside the fourth funnel. His soot-covered face appeared at the top, and some people watching from shore saw it as an unlucky sign.
This is a view of the Titanic arriving at Queenstown after leaving Cherbourg, France.