The Southampton Dock: A Gateway to the World.
We see the Titanic docked at Southampton, England, shortly before its departure. Although the vessel was built in Belfast, it first picked up passengers from Southampton. Even the ship’s captain Edward John Smith arrived early in the morning of departure from his home in that city while his officers had spent the night on board.
Southampton is strategically situated on the southern coast, with easy access to major shipping routes connecting the UK to markets worldwide. Even today, It serves as Britain’s primary gateway to the world and is the country’s top export port, playing a critical role in facilitating international trade.
