wunder beta🚢 The Titanic
The giant ship that everyone called unsinkable, and the night that changed history.
What you’ll learn
- Describe the Titanic's size, its unsinkable reputation, its maiden voyage, and how it struck the iceberg.The Titanic was the largest ship of its time and was called unsinkable. It began its maiden voyage from Southampton in April 1912 and struck an iceberg on the night of April 14.
- Explain why so many lives were lost, how survivors were rescued, and what safety lessons followed.The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, with too few lifeboats for its passengers. The Carpathia rescued about 700 survivors. The disaster led to new safety rules that protect travelers today.
Questions this course answers
Why did people call the Titanic 'unsinkable'?
The Titanic's hull had 16 compartments that could seal shut, so builders believed it could stay afloat even if some flooded.
Where did the Titanic's maiden voyage begin?
The Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, heading to New York City in April 1912.
What did the Titanic hit on the night of April 14, 1912?
The Titanic struck a huge iceberg late at night, which damaged the ship below the waterline.
What was a major reason so many lives were lost?
The Titanic carried only 20 lifeboats, far too few for the more than 2,200 people on board.
Which ship rescued the Titanic's survivors?
The Carpathia answered the emergency calls and rescued about 700 survivors from the lifeboats.
What safety change came after the Titanic disaster?
New rules required ships to carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and to keep radios on at all times.
Grounded in trusted sources
- Titanic | History, Sinking, Survivors, Facts | Britannica (britannica.com/topic/Titanic)
- Sinking of the Titanic - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_the_Titanic)
- RMS Titanic facts | Royal Museums Greenwich (rmg.co.uk/stories/maritime-history/rms-titanic-facts)
- Timeline of the Titanic's Final Hours | Britannica (britannica.com/story/timeline-of-the-titanics-final-hours)
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