Construction
How much did it cost to build the Titanic?
$7.5 million dollars
What was the highest deck on the Titanic?
boat deck
How many classes of people were on the Titanic?
three or 3
How many people made up the ship's crew?
900
How many crew members died when the Titanic sank?
210
What two men built the Titanic?
Harland and Wolff
What three things could the first and second class passengers actually do on the boat deck?
stroll, rest on benches, and play games
What was the maximum number of people who could sleep in the third class cabins? (per cabin)
ten or 10
Who led the ship's crew?
Captain Edward Smith and his commanding officers
When did the Titanic sank?
April 15, 1912
What ship company built the Titanic?
White Star Line
Why did the passengers walk down the grand staircase?
to enter the first class dining room
What part of the deck could the third class passengers walk on?
the part at the back of the ship
About how many crew members worked the boiler rooms and mail room?
400
Where did the Titanic sank?
Atlantic Ocean
What 3 special construction features did the Titanic have?
16 watertight compartments
four funnels
three propellers
What was the cherub statue made of?
bronze
What special feature did the second class passengers have?
a grand dining room
What were two problems with the lifeboats?
There were not enough lifeboats.
The lifeboats were not full when they were launched.
317
What route was the Titanic taking when the tragedy occured? (from one point to another)
They were sailing from Southampton to New York.
What 9 accommodations did the Titanic have?
2 or two restaurants
second and third class dining saloons
a pool
two barber shops
two libraries
a gym
Turkish baths
a squash court
lifts
What six items did first class passengers travel with?
suitcases, trunks, butlers, maids, dogs, car
What two mistakes did Captain Smith make as the captain of the Titanic?
Captain Smith did not slow the ship down.
Approximately how many total passengers died when the Titanic sank?
703