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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.

2023-06-21

The ship was originally named - The RMS Titanic was originally named the "Gigantic" before it was changed to its now-famous name.
The ship was a symbol of luxury - The Titanic was a symbol of the ultimate in luxury and extravagance and was considered a floating palace.
It had the capacity for 3,547 passengers - The Titanic had a total capacity of 3,547 passengers and crew.
The ship had two anchors - The Titanic had two anchors, each weighing 15 tons.
The ship was 882 feet long - The Titanic was 882 feet long, 92.5 feet wide, and 175 feet high.
The ship was divided into three classes - The Titanic was divided into three classes: first, second, and third.
The ship had a total of 20 lifeboats - The Titanic had a total of 20 lifeboats, each capable of carrying 65 people.
The ship was equipped with the latest technology - The Titanic was equipped with the latest in technology, including electric lights, telephones, and even a Marconi wireless telegraph.
The ship had a gymnasium - The Titanic had a gymnasium, Turkish baths, a swimming pool, and a squash court.
The ship was designed to be unsinkable - The Titanic was designed to be unsinkable and was equipped with a double-hull and 16 watertight compartments.