The Titanic Disaster

Study Notes

The Titanic was the biggest ship in the world and sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg.
It was built by the White Star Line as part of a trio of luxury liners, along with the Olympic and Britannic.
The Titanic's construction involved major changes at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, including the addition of new slipways and a large gantry.
The designer of the Titanic was Thomas Andrews, who worked closely with his deputy Edward Wilding.
The Titanic had a service speed of 21 knots, powered by engines generating 55,000 horsepower.
The Titanic was launched on May 31, 1911, and conducted successful sea trials before setting sail.
The Titanic had a total of 16 watertight compartments but could only stay afloat with a certain number flooded.
After hitting the iceberg, the Titanic started sinking as water flooded the forward compartments.
Despite the damage, many passengers initially remained calm and unaware of the severity of the situation.
Distress signals were sent out, and the nearby ship Carpathia changed course to rescue survivors.
The evacuation of the Titanic became chaotic as lifeboats were lowered and panic set in among passengers.
The ship's band continued to play music to help keep passengers calm during the evacuation.
Only about half of the people on board the Titanic could be accommodated in the available lifeboats.
The ship ultimately sank, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.- Witness saw ship and rockets being fired, signaling danger during the Titanic disaster.
Titanic's bow sank lower in the water, but lights remained on until near the end.
Engineers stayed to keep essential functions operational.
Women and children were prioritized in lifeboats, while some men were allowed in.
Chaos ensued during boat lowering, with some men trying to rush in.
Titanic sank progressively, with the last collapsible lifeboat launched at 2:05 am.
Varying reports on Captain Smith's fate, with some suggesting suicide or helping others.
After the ship sank, survivors faced the terrifying sounds of boilers and debris crashing.
Carpathia rescued survivors, with Harold Bride confirming their approach through radio.
Controversy over blame, attributing it to speed, lack of lifeboats, and Captain Smith.
After the disaster, ships improved safety measures with slower speeds and more lifeboats.
Titanic's survival rates varied by class, with a significant loss of life among passengers and crew.
Discovery of the Titanic wreck in 1985 revealed the ship broken into two sections on the seabed.
Memorial plaque placed on the wreck as a tribute and official grave for the lives lost.
Reflecting on the disaster, survivor highlights the unnecessary loss of lives due to inadequate safety measures.

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Test your knowledge about the sinking of the Titanic, including its construction, passengers, evacuation, and aftermath. Learn about the key events and details surrounding one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.