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The RMS Titanic was one of the three Olympic-class liners launched by the White Star Line. The other two in this class, both being Titanic's sister ships, were the RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic. All three of these mega-ships were known for their abundant creature comforts and, of course, the intricate décor.


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Both the RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic were, essentially, basic clones of one another. Only minor points differentiated the two sisters from each other; and, as a result, both have become synonymous. Indeed, one can find many pictures which the web claims to be "authentic Titanic photos" which are, in all reality, merely of the Olympic! Actually, both of the ships shared some woodcarvers: Leonard Waldron and Charles Wilson are two of the major names affiliated with both. Both ships also shared renowned panelling, all of which was done by 186 workers (on both ships).

The most famous feature of both could quite possibly a clock. Yes. A clock. But not any clock! This is Charles Wilson's Honour and Glory Crowning Time panel. The original panel went onto the Olympic, while the Titanic received a panel which was extremely similar (or maybe even a duplicate). Interestingly enough, Titanic set sail without receiving the clock which fit into the panel. As a result, the Titanic sailed with their panel housing a mirror, rather than a clock.

WORKS CITED:
Forsyth, Alastair. Titanic Voices: Memories from the Fateful Voyage. Sutton Publishing. Gloucestershire, 1997.