No other ship has caught the worlds imagination like the Titanic, the first class ocean liner that met disaster on its maiden voyage and led to the death of several notable figures. The much publicized luxury liner was said to be an example of fantastic engineering. This largest and one of the most comfortable ships ever built sank beneath the icy waters of the Atlantic on April 14, 1912. Of the total 2,228 passengers, only 705 survived this tragedy. The suspense about the actual happenings before the ship sank and the tales told by the survivors continue to enthrall people and keep them interested in this ship. Titanic ship models are quite a rage amongst ship lovers, largely because of its opulent design and magnificent engineering, as well as its tragic story.

Titanic Ship Models: Reminder of Titanics Story
People continue to be interested in knowing about the Titanic and its story even today, nearly 100 years after its maiden voyage and destruction. Titanic ship models are quite famous, since they remind people of the vessels interesting story.

One of the largest passenger ships of her time, the Titanic was equipped with the finest luxuries. The ship attracted an impressive list of internationally known names for its maiden voyage. The beautiful ship, however, sank after a glancing blow from an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. Interest in the story of this luxury cruise liner and its models has been driven by continued references to it in various books and movies. The story of this ship and its sinking is expected to remain forever in the imagination and hearts of the people.

Built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, the Titanic was designed in such a way as to compete with the Lusitania and Mauretina, built by a rival shipyard, Cunard Line. Although it is not possible to see this engineering marvel or travel on it, one can satisfy ones curiosity by buying and owning Titanic ship models. The original ship was 882.9 feet long and 92 feet wide, 59 feet high from the water level, and weighed over 46,328 tons. The wreckage of the ship was discovered in 1985 by an expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballad.

Features of the Titanic Ship Models
Titanic ship models are prepared after studying in detail the various features of the original ship. Ship models are prepared after thorough research and analysis of the components and structure of the original ship. These models are built by master artisans, using high quality wood and metal parts. Some of the main features of these models are:

• Deckhouses with carved pane windows
  
• Painted lifeboats
  
• Metal railings on the forecastle and atop superstructure
  
• Rigging and stay lines on all masts
  
• Inclusion of numerous deck objects
  
• Open promenade decks
  
• Paint colors to match the original ship
  
• Interior lighted cabins

Historical drawings, paintings and photographs of the original ship are used to design the various Titanic ship models. These models are fully assembled and just need to be unpacked and decorated at a suitable place. So get ready to be the proud owner of a replica of this majestic ship.