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About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
RMS Titanic was a first class ocean liner replete with all modern facilities and amenities.
The idea was conceived at a dinner party in a London Mansion in 1907.
Construction of Titanic started in 1909,by White Starline managed by Lord James and J Bruce.
The construction was completed in 1912 at a cost of $7.5 million.
RMS Titanic set sail on 10th April 1912, from Southampton, England to New York.
But unfortunately it sank in the middle of its journey on April 14th 1912 in the Atlantic Ocean.
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
RMS Titanic was designed to be largest and safest ship on the waters. The method used in constructing Titanic was very high end and sophisticated. The construction included 16 compartments that were reported to be water tight. Steel doors were included that were supposed to have been capable of being shut in 25 seconds or less.
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
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The causes of RMS Titanic to sink have been subject of much study and debate.
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But, the instigating factor was collision of Titanic with ice berg.
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On the night of April 14th, Titanic received warning reports from neighboring ship.
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There was no operational or safety reason to slow down or alter course
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Because the officers on board did not pay heed to the warning issued.
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It plowed ahead through the waters with great speed instead of changing its course.
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The ship finally collided the ice berg and the massive rip was torn parallel across the ship’s bulk.
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An SOS was sent out to the neighboring ship and CARPATHIA picked up the distress call.
Titanic started sinking at 11.45pm and by 2.45am Titanic was completely submerged in ice cold waters of Atlantic.
The tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic and history of both those who survived and those who lost their lives will forever be remembered with nostalgia and sadness.
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
On Sept. 1, 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was found lying upright in two pieces on the ocean floor at a depth of about 4,000 m (about 13,000 feet).
The Titanic wreck is located 1000 miles East of Boston MA
For the next several months numerous sketches of the Titanic ship were developed based on the initial Titanic wreck photos taken that day.
The remains of the Titanic were found in 1985 by Dr. Robert Ballard, an oceanographer and marine biologist with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
In 1997 Director James Cameron made a movie about the tragic sinking of TITANIC. It was not the first movie to be made on this incident. Prior to it in 1959, a movie “NIGHT TO REMEMBER” was released. The Titanic movie earned its place in film history as the most nominated movie with 14 Oscar nominations. It won 11 awards.
Since its release, the movie was surrounded with controversies. The movie was fairly good in its attempt to portray the actual incident ( sinking of Titanic).
About RMS Titanic Construction of RMS Titanic Some Interesting facts How and why did titanic sink? Wreckage of Titanic Titanic- The movie Titanic gallery
The tale of an elderly wealthy couple, the Straus‘ is also very famous
Mrs. Straus chose to stay by the side of her husband; even though it meant certain death. The couple perished with the ship.