Feature Titanic: A Night to Forget For a century the sinking of the Titanic has attracted intense interest. Yet there have been many vested interests keen to prevent media attention. Andrew Wells | Published in History Today Volume 62 Issue 4 April 2012 Titanic leaving Belfast on 2 April 1912 with two guiding tugs visible. Photographed by Robert John Welch (1859-1936), official photographer for Harland & Wolff. Wiki Commons. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.