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A mirage is an optical illusion caused by the atmosphere changing the way we see light and objects. Usually, it refers to the appearance of water in the desert when there is none. Do you think a mirage could have hidden the iceberg?
Yes! several other ships reporting seeing mirages that night. A mirage is likely reason the freighter Californian from seeing the Titanic and communicating.
Was there a full moon the night the Titanic sunk?
Yes! Scientists believe the full moon, which was closer to earth than it had been in more than 1000 years, probably caused SUPER high tides.
What was the date that the Titanic hit the iceberg?
14th April 1912
What was the name of the Titanic's Captain?
Captain Edward J. Smith
How many musicians were on the Titanic?
8. They came from an agency called "Black Talent Agency"
How many warnings did the Titanic's crew receive from other ships?
Six. The watchmen on the Titanic were told to watch for ice, but they did not have binoculars, and the men who were supposed to be looking had bad eyesight!
Which ship got to the Titanic the fastest?
Carpathia. It was there first, but couldn't help because the radio man was in bed!
How did the Titanic signal it was in trouble?
With a distress rocket.
How many floors high was the Titanic?
11
Where was the Titanic built?
Northern Ireland
A parlour suite was meant for VERY wealthy people on the ship. They cost $3,300, which is more than $100,000 in today's dollars.
How many of them were on the Titanic?
Four.
How much was a 3rd class ticket?
$32
Which part of the ship sank first?
The bow.
What was the name of the man who claimed the Titanic was unsinkable?
Nicolas Martin
How big was the Titanic?
The Titanic was 882 feet 9 inches (269.1 m) long and 92 feet 6 inches (28.0 m) wide, with a gross register tonnage of 46,328 long tons and a height from the wat
How many people could the Titanic hold?
The ship could carry a total of 3,547 passengers and crew.
