Sinking of the Titanic
What did the Titanic hit for it to sink?
It hit an iceberg.
How many smokestacks are on the Titanic?
4
What did the first class get?
private parlor suites with baths, electric heaters, and call buttons
Who was the captain?
Captain Edward John Smith?
how many dogs were on board
at least 6
When did the Titanic sink
April 15, 1912
How thick was the metal on the Titanic?
1 inch.
What did the third-class people get?
surprisingly comfortable, albeit basic, accommodations and decent meals
How many people were on board?
about 2,200
How long did it take to find the Titanic after the sinking?
79 Years
How many watertight compartments were cut open when it hit the ice berg?
It hit 5 water-tight compartments.
How many people were the lifeboats constructed to hold?
64
What did the people in the Titanic's first class do at night?
They put up gates to keep the third and second classes from hurting or stealing from them.
Who was one of the most commonly known people on the Titanic?
Robert Ballard
What were both of the sister ships' names?
Olympic, Britannic
How far did the Titanic sink?
12,460 ft
How many water-tight compartments were there?
16
What did the second class get?
comfortable cabins with mahogany furniture, a dedicated library, and a spacious dining saloon.
who found the titanic
robert ballard
How cold was the water when the Titanic?
It was 28*F
How many ice warnings did Captain ignore?
7.
How long was the Titanic?
882 feet
What were the most famous room(s) on the Titanic?
the First Class Parlour Suites (particularly on B-Deck), the Grand Staircase, and the First Class Lounge
How many people died on the Titanic?
1,496 people died.
How long did it take to build
3 years