These Rare Photos Reveal What the Inside of the Titanic Really Looked Like

The public's fascination with the Titanic spans generations — and there's no question as to why. The $7.5 million (over $200 million today) luxury ocean liner was a representation of grandeur and, for many, was a beacon of hope. Construction began on March 3, 1909 and, when it was completed, it was the largest ship its kind (roughly three football fields long and as tall as a 17-story building!).

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage from Southhampton, England to New York City. But a few days into the trip, the ship hit an iceberg and sank within hours. Approximately 1,500 people died in the tragedy. Today, it lies at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, but there's still photographic evidence of the impressive vessel. Get a closer look at one of the most beautiful ships to ever exist with these rare photos.