Making the Trip
What is a maiden voyage?
The first trip
Where was the Titanic heading?
New York City
In what ocean did the Titanic sink in?
Atlantic
What does RMS stand for?
Royal Mail Ship
Why didn't the Titanic hit the iceberg head on?
They tried to turn the ship away from the iceberg.
Who was the captain of the Titanic?
Captain Edward John Smith
What were the three classes of passengers on board the Titanic?
First, second and third class
Why didn't the officers see the iceberg until it was so close?
Who is Bruce Ismay?
Director of the company that made the Titanic
Why were women and children allowed into the lifeboats first?
It was policy for women and children to go first.
How long was the Titanic?
882 feet, 9 inches
How many bathtubs were available for use by the third class passengers?
2
None of the ships were close enough to help.
Where was the Titanic built?
England
What was the name of the ship that picked up the survivors?
RMS Carpathia
How many passengers were on board the Titanic?
2,224
What was the Titanic's newspaper called?
The Atlantic Daily Bulletin
How long did it take for the Titanic to sink?
2 hours
Why did some people believe the Titanic to be unsinkable?
Because it was the biggest ship ever built at the time.
Most people who died from the Titanic disaster, died from what?
Hypothermia
When did the Titanic start its first voyage?
April 10th, 1912
Who was Margaret Brown
She was a survivor who used her fame to push for Women's Rights.
Name one thing that changed due to the sinking of the Titanic.
Laws were passed that every ship must have enough lifeboats for its passengers.
The Titanic had 2 sister ships. What were their names?
When was the Titanic wreck discovered?
Sept. 1, 1985