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How long did it take for the ship to sink?
- The Titanic sank fully in approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes following the collision.
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Delay
- The potential prevention of the crash was hindered by a 30-second delay in the ship's communication lines, rendering it impossible for the captain to alter the route in time.
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Honeymoon
- Approximately twelve newlywed couples were on their honeymoon on board the Titanic.
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Criticism
- Masabumi Hosono, a survivor from Japan, faced public criticism for his survival following the accident. The Japanese society regarded him unfavorably, deeming him a coward for not perishing alongside the fellow passengers.
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Lifeboats
- Historical records indicate that the lifeboats were underutilized and more lives could have been saved.
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Saved by the booze
- Charles Joughin, the head baker aboard the Titanic, consumed sufficient alcohol to endure the icy waters until rescue. Despite the ship's sinking, he courageously persevered for 2 hours in the sea before being saved.
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Budget
- The movie 'Titanic' had a bigger budget than the actual construction cost of the Titanic ship.
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The show hasn't stopped
- As shown in the film, it is a well-established fact that the musicians of the ship persisted in playing music for several hours until the ship ultimately sank.
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An awkward request
- Following the calamity, the families of the band members were asked to pay for the cost of the uniforms the men wore.
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Victims
- Over 1,500 individuals tragically passed away, with just 333 bodies recovered from the incident.
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Divisions
- The sinking of the Titanic could have been prevented if only four out of its 16 watertight compartments had filled with water. Unfortunately, the collision with the iceberg caused six of the front compartments to overflow.
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Fake smokestack
- The fourth smokestack on the Titanic was purely decorative, only added to enhance visual balance and symmetry.
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First class
- The price to travel in the ship's luxury category was £870, which is around £75,156 (about US$97,939) nowadays.
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Heroes
- All 30 engineers who worked on the ocean liner tragically perished, steadfastly striving to ensure the ship's functionality until the very end. Their unwavering dedication aimed to enable all passengers to evacuate before the vessel ceased to operate.
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Ancient glacier
- Scientists estimate that the iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic began developing around 1000 BCE.
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Probabilities
- Based on a survey conducted by two professors at the University of Sheffield's Department of Geography, the probability of a boat collision with an iceberg during the Titanic era was notably lower in comparison to the present day.
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Finding the Titanic
- The discovery of the Titanic wreckage only occurred 73 years after the incident.
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Pets
- Out of the 12 dogs onboard, only three made it through the tragedy.
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The first Titanic movie
- The disaster of the Titanic was depicted in a film called 'Saved from the Titanic' released just 29 days after the ship sank. The main character is portrayed by an actress who actually survived the tragedy. This took place before the release of the popular movie 'Titanic' in 1997.
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Priest
- A priest named Thomas Byles declined multiple opportunities to get on the lifeboats. Instead, he chose to listen to confessions from those seeking solace and forgiveness for their sins before departing from the ship.
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Prophecy
- In 1898, 14 years before the Titanic sank, an author named Morgan Robertson wrote a book called 'The Wreck of the Titan,' which was about an unsinkable ship that sank after colliding with an iceberg.
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Bacteria
- Bacterial organisms are actively breaking down the remains of the Titanic, leading to its potential disappearance within the next two decades.
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Missing valuables
- Approximately US$6 million worth of goods, such as jewelry and cash, were lost in the disaster.
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Titanic II
- There is a replica of the Titanic named Titanic II that is currently being developed. After being delayed multiple times, there isn't a confirmed date for its launch.
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Work tools
- The crew of the Titanic did not possess binoculars. The equipment was securely kept in a locked storage, and unfortunately, they didn't have the necessary key. Having binoculars could have potentially assisted them in identifying the iceberg and avoiding catastrophe.
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Cause of death
- The majority of individuals who entered the water during the catastrophe perished from cardiac arrest within a span of 15 to 30 minutes, owing to the intensely frigid conditions.
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Iceberg
- To this day, the sinking of the Titanic is the only instance of an ocean liner sinking because of an iceberg.
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The ship builder
- Thomas Andrew, a builder and architect of the Titanic, tragically perished onboard the ill-fated ship. See also: Fatal technology disasters that went down in history
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How long did it take for the ship to sink?
- The Titanic sank fully in approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes following the collision.
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Delay
- The potential prevention of the crash was hindered by a 30-second delay in the ship's communication lines, rendering it impossible for the captain to alter the route in time.
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Honeymoon
- Approximately twelve newlywed couples were on their honeymoon on board the Titanic.
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Criticism
- Masabumi Hosono, a survivor from Japan, faced public criticism for his survival following the accident. The Japanese society regarded him unfavorably, deeming him a coward for not perishing alongside the fellow passengers.
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Lifeboats
- Historical records indicate that the lifeboats were underutilized and more lives could have been saved.
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Saved by the booze
- Charles Joughin, the head baker aboard the Titanic, consumed sufficient alcohol to endure the icy waters until rescue. Despite the ship's sinking, he courageously persevered for 2 hours in the sea before being saved.
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Budget
- The movie 'Titanic' had a bigger budget than the actual construction cost of the Titanic ship.
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The show hasn't stopped
- As shown in the film, it is a well-established fact that the musicians of the ship persisted in playing music for several hours until the ship ultimately sank.
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An awkward request
- Following the calamity, the families of the band members were asked to pay for the cost of the uniforms the men wore.
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Victims
- Over 1,500 individuals tragically passed away, with just 333 bodies recovered from the incident.
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Divisions
- The sinking of the Titanic could have been prevented if only four out of its 16 watertight compartments had filled with water. Unfortunately, the collision with the iceberg caused six of the front compartments to overflow.
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Fake smokestack
- The fourth smokestack on the Titanic was purely decorative, only added to enhance visual balance and symmetry.
© Getty Images
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First class
- The price to travel in the ship's luxury category was £870, which is around £75,156 (about US$97,939) nowadays.
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Heroes
- All 30 engineers who worked on the ocean liner tragically perished, steadfastly striving to ensure the ship's functionality until the very end. Their unwavering dedication aimed to enable all passengers to evacuate before the vessel ceased to operate.
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Ancient glacier
- Scientists estimate that the iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic began developing around 1000 BCE.
© Getty Images
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Probabilities
- Based on a survey conducted by two professors at the University of Sheffield's Department of Geography, the probability of a boat collision with an iceberg during the Titanic era was notably lower in comparison to the present day.
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Finding the Titanic
- The discovery of the Titanic wreckage only occurred 73 years after the incident.
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Pets
- Out of the 12 dogs onboard, only three made it through the tragedy.
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The first Titanic movie
- The disaster of the Titanic was depicted in a film called 'Saved from the Titanic' released just 29 days after the ship sank. The main character is portrayed by an actress who actually survived the tragedy. This took place before the release of the popular movie 'Titanic' in 1997.
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Priest
- A priest named Thomas Byles declined multiple opportunities to get on the lifeboats. Instead, he chose to listen to confessions from those seeking solace and forgiveness for their sins before departing from the ship.
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Prophecy
- In 1898, 14 years before the Titanic sank, an author named Morgan Robertson wrote a book called 'The Wreck of the Titan,' which was about an unsinkable ship that sank after colliding with an iceberg.
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Bacteria
- Bacterial organisms are actively breaking down the remains of the Titanic, leading to its potential disappearance within the next two decades.
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Missing valuables
- Approximately US$6 million worth of goods, such as jewelry and cash, were lost in the disaster.
© Shutterstock
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Titanic II
- There is a replica of the Titanic named Titanic II that is currently being developed. After being delayed multiple times, there isn't a confirmed date for its launch.
© Shutterstock
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Work tools
- The crew of the Titanic did not possess binoculars. The equipment was securely kept in a locked storage, and unfortunately, they didn't have the necessary key. Having binoculars could have potentially assisted them in identifying the iceberg and avoiding catastrophe.
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Cause of death
- The majority of individuals who entered the water during the catastrophe perished from cardiac arrest within a span of 15 to 30 minutes, owing to the intensely frigid conditions.
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Iceberg
- To this day, the sinking of the Titanic is the only instance of an ocean liner sinking because of an iceberg.
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The ship builder
- Thomas Andrew, a builder and architect of the Titanic, tragically perished onboard the ill-fated ship. See also: Fatal technology disasters that went down in history
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Little-known facts about the Titanic that may surprise you
The film 'Titanic' cost more to make than the ship itself!
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The RMS Titanic, a large and luxurious ocean liner, collided with an iceberg on April 14, 1912. As a result, the ship sank the next day and tragically, over 1,500 individuals lost their lives. This incident remains one of the most significant maritime disasters in history. While the narrative is widely recognized and has even served as inspiration for an acclaimed Hollywood film, there may still be aspects of this tragedy that are not well-known.
Explore this gallery to gain a deeper understanding of the Titanic's tragic story.
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