Because she carried mail, her name was given the prefix RMS (Royal Mail Steamer) as well as SS (Steam Ship).
What was the name of the man who claimed the Titanic was unsinkable?
Nicolas Martin
How tall was the iceberg?
100 to 120 feet high according to estimates
How many lifeboats did the Titanic have?
The Titanic carried 20 lifeboats. The boat was designed to carry 32 lifeboats but they didn't put them in because they thought the clutter would be ugly.
What was the date that the Titanic hit the iceberg?
14th April 1912
How many pieces did the Titanic sink in?
2!
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 many musicians were on the Titanic?
8. They came from an agency called "Black Talent Agency"
How many smokestacks (funnels) did the Titanic have?
Four! Only three of the four 62 feet (19 m) funnels were functional: the fourth, which served only as a vent, was added to make the ship look more impressive.
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 many people could the Titanic hold?
The ship could carry a total of 3,547 passengers and crew.
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.
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 floors high was the Titanic?
11
What was the name of the Titanic's Captain?
Captain Edward J. Smith
Where was the Titanic built?
Northern Ireland
Which part of the ship sank first?
The bow.
How much was a 3rd class ticket?
$32
How did the Titanic signal it was in trouble?
With a distress rocket.
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.
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!
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