The Tragic Sinking of the RMS Titanic
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True or false: Titanic was equipped with 48 lifeboats?

False

True or false: The name Titanic derives from Greek mythology?

True

True or false: The Titanic was the largest vessel in the White Star Line's fleet?

True

True or false: RMS Titanic sank in the Pacific Ocean on 15 April 1912?

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True or false: RMS Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time of its service?

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True or false: RMS Titanic had watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Titanic had ten decks in total?

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True or false: The boat deck housed the lifeboats?

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True or false: The A Deck was reserved exclusively for Second Class passengers?

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True or false: The poop deck was used as a promenade by Third Class passengers?

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RMS Titanic: The Tragic Story of the "Unsinkable" Ship

  • RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage.
  • The ship was operated by the White Star Line and carried an estimated 2,224 passengers and crew.
  • Over 1,500 people died in the disaster, making it the deadliest sinking of a single ship at that time.
  • The sinking of the Titanic remains the deadliest peacetime sinking of an ocean liner or cruise ship.
  • The ship was the largest afloat at the time and the second of three Olympic-class ocean liners operated by the White Star Line.
  • It was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, under the supervision of chief naval architect Thomas Andrews.
  • Captain Edward Smith was in command of the Titanic and went down with the ship.
  • The ship carried some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as hundreds of emigrants seeking a new life in the United States and Canada.
  • Titanic had luxurious first-class accommodations, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, high-class restaurants, and opulent cabins.
  • The ship had advanced safety features, such as watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors.
  • Despite these safety measures, the Titanic only carried 20 lifeboats, capable of holding 1,178 people, which was far less than the number of passengers on board.
  • The Titanic was part of the White Star Line's response to competition from other shipping companies, such as Cunard and German lines, which had recently launched faster passenger ships.

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Test your knowledge about the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic with this quiz. Learn fascinating facts about the ship's maiden voyage, the passengers and crew on board, and the events leading up to the disaster. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this historic maritime tragedy.

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