The RMS Titanic

How many people could the 20 lifeboats save? How many people did it save?

1,178 people but only saved 705 were saved just because they didn't fill it to its maximum capacity.

How many dies and how many survived?

1517 died while 705 survived.

How cold was the water?

22 degrees Fahrenheit.

How many people could each lifeboat hold?

75 but they only filled it up to 30, less than half its capacity.

How big is the RMS Titanic?

882 1/2 feet long, 92 feet wide, 175 feet long, and displaced 66,000 tons of water.

How many passengers boarded this ship after going to England?

914

At what time did the first life boat launch?

At 12:45 am.

Bonus: what does RMS stand for

Royal Mail streamer or royal merchant streamer.

When was the last lifeboat lowered?

At 2:05 am April 15 1912. Those remaining on the Titanic either grabbed something that might float and jumped after it or died with dignity in the boat.

When did the Titanic snap in half?

At 2:18 am April 15, 1912.

What did first Officer Murdoch do about this situation?

At 9:20pm first Officer Murdoch sent lookouts to their posts along the Titanic informing them to be diligent in their observation of icebergs but not too worried the Titanic kept moving at full speed.

Why was the Titanic called the ship of dreams?

Because everyone on the Titanic was boarding for American which was the land of opportunity.

Why was the RMS Titanic considered to be unsinkable by its builder?

Because of its 16 watertight compartments in the ship's double hull. Also, four of the 16 compartments could be flooded and the ship would still float.

When the message rang throughout to abandon the ship why did people not comprehend the message?

Because the ship was unsinkable, or at least that is what they thought.

Why didn't Murdoch's orders work?

Because the warnings came too late, the Titanic's right side scrapped along an iceberg below the waterline.

Why were the lookouts not able to see the the obstacles in their path?

Because they didn't have any binoculars and there was no moon.

The RMS Titanic was built by whom? For how long?

By the White Star Line. It took almost three years to built.

What did captain Smith order after knowing the Titanic was sinking?

Captain Smith ordered to uncover the lifeboats and for the wireless operators to begin sending out distress calls.

After getting the warning what are the two first orders Officer Murdoch gives?

He ordered an immediate hard-a-starboard sharp left turn and issued an immediate command to the engine room to put the engine in reverse.

Once the Titanic hit the iceberg what did Captain Smith do?

He took a quick survey of the Titanic and realized that it was taking tons of water per second. The Titanic is able to continue floating with four compartments completely flooded but six were already full of water. The Titanic's sinking was inevitable.

How many sea trials were there? What happened after?

Only one was conducted, on April 2, 1912. then it was immediately sent to Southampton, England to be loaded with supplies and crew for its maiden voyage in April 10, 1912.

Did any ships decide to help?

Some ships heard the Titanic's distress calls and changed courses to help. Carpathia was the first to arrive at 3:30 am.

Where did the Titanic go after being loaded with supplies and crew in Southampton, England?

The Titanic planned in heading towards Cherbourg, France then Cobh Ireland, then at 1:30pm April 0 11, 1912 left Ireland and headed to New York, United States. In the end there were 2,200 people including passengers and crew.

Why was the captain unaware of the seriousness of the warnings?

The captain and crew was receiving many messages warning of icebergs. Captain Smith was unaware of the seriousness of the warnings because he didn't receive them all from his crew. The captain's turn was over and first Officer Murdoch came in.

What happens on April 12 and 13

The first few days crossing the Atlantic went by smoothly. Passengers enjoyed the Titanic and its luxurious experiences.

What did the lookouts do after they saw the iceberg?

The lookouts rang the bell to issue a warning and phoned the bridge.

What happened when realization that the lifeboats couldn't save everyone set in?

The people who were already safely on it refused to go back.

How many lifeboats are there and why?

There are 16 standard lifeboats and four collapsible, making 20. This is because anymore could clutter the deck.

Which type of people boarded the lifeboat first?

Woman and children.