Titanic Basics
This British passenger liner, known as “unsinkable,” was the largest ship in the world when built.
What is the Titanic?
The Titanic struck this floating mass of ice that ripped open its hull.
What is an iceberg?
The Titanic was famous for this aspect of passenger comfort and amenities.
What is luxury?
The Titanic struck the iceberg on this date.
What is April 14, 1912?
After the disaster, laws required ships to carry enough of these for everyone.
What are lifeboats?
The Titanic set sail from this English port on April 10, 1912.
What is Southampton?
It was this time of night when the iceberg was spotted.
What is around 11:40 p.m.?
Clue: First-class passengers enjoyed a grand staircase and this relaxing feature filled with water.
What is a swimming pool?
The ship sank completely in the early hours of this date.
What is April 15, 1912?
The Titanic disaster led to the creation of this patrol that monitors icebergs.
What is the International Ice Patrol?
The ship was headed toward this American city when it struck the iceberg.
What is New York City?
This important item was missing from the crow’s nest, making it harder to spot the iceberg.
What are binoculars?
Third-class passengers had this compared to first-class accommodations.
What is simpler or more crowded living conditions?
The Titanic stayed afloat for about this many hours after hitting the iceberg.
What is about 2 hours and 40 minutes?
Historians use these recovered objects to learn about Titanic’s past.
What are artifacts?
The Titanic’s design included this many watertight compartments intended to keep it afloat.
What is 16?
The captain attempted this action to avoid the iceberg, but it was too late.
What is turning the ship? (Accept: steering away or reversing engines)
During evacuation, this group was given priority for lifeboats.
Who are women and children?
This ship arrived to rescue the survivors.
What is the Carpathia?
These items found at the wreck site, such as shoes, represent those who perished.
What are personal belongings?
True or false: The Titanic had enough lifeboats for everyone on board.
What is false?
After the collision, water filled too many of these sections, causing the ship to sink.
What are watertight compartments?
Approximately this many people were on board when Titanic departed.
What is about 2,200 people?
The Titanic disappeared beneath the waves at approximately this time.
What is about 2:20 a.m.?
This ocean explorer led the team that discovered the Titanic wreck in 1985.
Who is Robert Ballard?