Historical Photos Depicting Life on the Titanic Before Tragedy Struck

As the Titanic neared completion, it encountered a major issue: a severe coal strike gripped the nation in 1912, seeing hundreds of thousands of workers initiating industrial action.

Workers struck against poor wages, which worsened as coal supplies dwindled. Despite later increases in coal stocks, their wages remained stagnant, applying additional stress to the White Star Line amidst these labor disputes.