S2 E9: The Titanic, Part 3; The "Unsinkable" Ship

It's April 10th, 1912, and it's time to board the most famous Ocean Liner ever made. In this episode, Lady takes us on a deep dive of the "Unsinkable" ship, from her build and specs, to her passengers and her itinerary. So grab a white star flag and grab your boarding passes, the Titanic is setting sail!

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