05/30/2026
The RMS Titanic was powered by two massive four-cylinder triple-expansion steam engines and one low-pressure steam turbine.
Together, they produced about 46,000 horsepower and drove the ship’s three propellers, allowing Titanic to reach speeds of up to 23 knots (26 mph / 42 km/h).
The engines were fueled by coal-fired boilers and were among the largest marine engines of their time.