1908
Titanic Design Development
Works on detailed design development for Titanic under Harland and Wolff management.
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Thomas Andrews
Harland and Wolff shipbuilder and member of Titanic's guarantee group. This page combines historical context with 17 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Titanic archive.
Historical context
Thomas Andrews: overview and significance
What happened?
Thomas Andrews was deeply involved in Titanic's design and construction and travelled on the maiden voyage as part of Harland and Wolff's guarantee group. During the emergency he assessed the damage and understood the seriousness of the flooding.
Why was it important?
Andrews connects the ship's design history directly to the disaster itself. His technical role and actions during the sinking made him one of the central figures in Titanic history.
World History Database records
Thomas Andrews timeline
The records below are selected from the 241-record RMS Titanic archive and rendered as static HTML in chronological order.
1908
1909
1909 31st March
Titanic Keel Laid
Titanic's keel is laid at Harland and Wolff, beginning construction of Yard Number 401.
1909
Titanic Construction Inspection
Inspects construction work as Titanic's hull rises on Slipway Number 3.
1909
Titanic Drawing Office Supervision
Supervises detailed drawing-office work as Titanic's design is translated into construction plans.
1909
Titanic Keel Preparation
Helps oversee preparations for construction of Harland and Wolff Yard Number 401.
1910
1910
Titanic Internal Arrangement
Reviews internal arrangements and technical details during Titanic's construction.
1911
1911 31st May
Titanic Hull Launch
Witnesses the completed hull enter the water before the fitting-out phase begins.
1911
Titanic Fitting Out
Oversees fitting-out work after Titanic's launch, including machinery, interiors and shipboard systems.
1912
1912 2nd April
Titanic Handed Over
Titanic is completed and handed over to White Star Line after her sea trials.
1912 2nd April
Titanic Sea Trials
Joins Titanic during sea trials in Belfast Lough before the ship is handed over.
1912 10th April
Guarantee Group Maiden Voyage
Sails with Harland and Wolff's Guarantee Group to observe Titanic's performance and identify defects during the maiden voyage.
1912 14th April
Passenger Areas Inspection
Continues inspecting Titanic's passenger spaces and technical systems during the voyage before the collision.
1912 15th April
Collision Damage Report to Captain
Reports to Captain Smith that the flooding is beyond Titanic's designed ability to remain afloat.
1912 15th April
Titanic Damage Inspection
Inspects the ship after the collision and assesses flooding in the forward compartments.
1912 15th April
Titanic Foundering Assessment
Advises Captain Smith that the damaged ship cannot remain afloat.
1912
Guarantee Group Leadership
Leads Harland and Wolff's Guarantee Group aboard Titanic to monitor systems and correct defects.
1912
Titanic Final Inspection
Inspects Titanic during the final fitting-out period before sea trials and delivery.
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Historical context is editorial material; the chronology is generated from World History Database Titanic records.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
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