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What was the weight of steel used in the construction of the Titanic?
What was the weight of steel used in the construction of the Titanic?
How many passengers were aboard the Titanic?
How many passengers were aboard the Titanic?
Why was the Titanic believed to be unsinkable?
Why was the Titanic believed to be unsinkable?
Which of the following was not a famous passenger aboard the Titanic?
Which of the following was not a famous passenger aboard the Titanic?
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What was the value of the cargo aboard the Titanic?
What was the value of the cargo aboard the Titanic?
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Study Notes
- The Titanic was the largest ship in the world and sailed from Southampton on April 10, 1912, on its maiden voyage to New York.
- The ship was built by Harland and Wolff's Belfast yards and was made of forty-six thousand tons of steel.
- It was believed to be unsinkable due to its double bottoms and sixteen watertight compartments.
- The Titanic had many famous passengers aboard, including Colonel John Jacob Astor, W. T. Stead, and J. Bruce Ismay.
- The ship had 2,201 people aboard, including 706 immigrants and a cargo valued at $420,000.
- The Titanic's sailing from Southampton was quiet, but not uneventful, as it narrowly avoided a collision with the steamer New York.
- The ship called at Cherbourg before heading to Queenstown.
- On April 11, 1912, the Titanic left Queenstown with 2,201 people aboard and headed towards New York.
- The ship had luxurious first-class accommodations and plain wooden cabins for steerage passengers.
- The cargo aboard the Titanic included oak beams, sponges, wine, and calabashes.
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Test your knowledge of the infamous Titanic with our quiz! From its construction to its tragic sinking, this quiz covers all the important facts about the largest ship in the world. See if you can answer questions about its passengers, cargo, and even its near-collision with another vessel. Keywords: Titanic, ship, history, passengers, cargo, sinking.
