The Ship
What was the name of the ship?
Titanic
Where did Titanic start its journey?
Southampton (England)
What did Titanic hit?
An iceberg
Who were on the ship?
Passengers and crew
Name one cause of the disaster
Iceberg collision / human error
What type of ship was Titanic?
Passenger liner / luxury ocean liner
What was its destination?
New York (USA)
What time of day did the collision happen?
At night
Which group had better survival chances?
First-class passengers
Why were there not enough lifeboats?
Regulations were outdated / design choices
Which company built Titanic?
White Star Line
In what year did Titanic sail?
1912
Why didn’t the crew see the iceberg in time?
No binoculars / calm sea / dark conditions
What rule was used for lifeboats?
“Women and children first”
How did communication contribute to the tragedy?
Warnings were missed or ignored
What was Titanic often called before it sank?
“Unsinkable”
How many days into the journey did it hit the iceberg?
About 4 days
What happened to the ship after the collision?
It filled with water and eventually broke/sank
Why didn’t everyone get into lifeboats at first?
People didn’t believe the ship would sink
What happened to safety rules after Titanic sank?
They were improved (more lifeboats, better regulations)
Why was Titanic considered so advanced for its time?
It had watertight compartments and modern technology
Why was the ship traveling fast despite warnings?
To keep schedule / show speed / possible prestige reasons
Why were the watertight compartments not enough?
Too many compartments were damaged at once
About how many people died?
Around 1,500 people
Why is Titanic still famous today?
It represents a combination of human error, technology limits, and tragedy