5 Unbelievable Facts You Never Knew About the Titanic
2023-06-22
- The Titanic was the world's largest passenger ship when it set sail - At 882 feet long, the Titanic was the largest ship of its time. It was equipped with the latest technology and amenities of the time, making it the most luxurious passenger ship of its era.
- The Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland - The Titanic was constructed by the Harland and Wolff shipbuilding company in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It took three years to build the ship, from 1909 to 1912.
- The Titanic was carrying over 2,200 passengers when it set sail - On its maiden voyage, the Titanic was carrying 2,223 passengers, including crew members. Most of the passengers were from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States.
- The Titanic struck an iceberg on its fourth night at sea - On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The impact caused the ship to take on water and eventually sink.
- The Titanic was the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history - Over 1,500 people lost their lives in the sinking of the Titanic. It is still considered to be the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history.
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