In which city was the Titanic built
Belfast
Which company owned the Titanic?
The White Star Line
What was the final destination of the Titanic?
New York
Which ocean did the Titanic travel over?
The Atlantic Ocean
What company built the Titanic?
Harland and Wolff
What were the 3 classes of passengers?
First, second and third class
In what year did the Titanic make its first voyage?
1912
How many people were on board in total?
2,200
When did the Titanic hit the iceberg?
Late at night, 14 April
What is the name of the part of the ship under the water?
The hull
How long did it take the Titanic to sink?
2 hours 40 minutes
How many people died?
1,500
What were the passengers first told when the Titanic struck the iceberg?
There was nothing to be alarmed about.
Why did it take so long to begin evacuating the ship?
The crew who knew the ship was sinking could not communicate with the captain
What company offered trips to view the wreckage of the titanic?
Oceangate
What was the consequence of the lifeboats leaving only half full?
More people died than was necessary - or more people could have been saved if the lifeboats were full.
Why were women and children only put into the lifeboats?
The crew thought women and children should be saved before the men.
Why was the possibility of sinking not taken seriously at first?
Because people believed the Titanic was unsinkable.
Why did only a few of the people who jumped into the water survive?
Because the water was icy cold.
Before it sunk, what was the Titanic famous for?
Its size, safety features and luxury.