Titanic- “Unsinkable Ship” In the 20th century, The Titanic was the product of intense competition among rival shipping lines. In 1907 the Cunard’s Mauretania set a speed record for being the fastest during a transatlantic crossing (23.69 knots or 27.26 mph). The main objective of Titanic, was to be bigger and faster than the Mauretania.… Read more