If you opened up The New York Times on April 15, 1912, you would have read one of the most famous news alerts of the 20th century. The Times reported that it had learned from the Marconi company's Newfoundland station that the world's biggest ocean liner, the Titanic, had hit an iceberg en route from Southhampton, England.
But not to worry, the newspaper assured its readers. Judging by past encounters, iceberg collisions were a survivable experience. "All Titanic Passengers Safe; Towing to Halifax," the article quoted a wireless message as saying. The London Times cited the dispatch as well.
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