Titanic Chap 1 and 2

Why was daylight able to shine over the Grand Staircase for the first class passengers?

Glass dome over the staircase

What year did the "Olympic" complete its maiden voyage?

1911

How long was Titanic? How high was Titanic?

882 feet long ( four city blocks) , as high as 11 story building

What year was the first voyage of Titanic?

April 12, 1912

Describe Alvin

3 man sub, needed a strong hull to be able to deeper so made with titanium, this refitting project was called Project Titanus

Who was the captain of Titanic and why was he chosen for the job?

Captain Edward J Smith, strong leader, popular with crew, 38 years service, Excellent safety record, plan to retire after voyage

Draw and label the "layer cake" described on pages 16-17 that describes the social classes according to background, wealth, and education, which existed on Titanic. BE PREPARED TO WRITE A Short answer including this information

Icing on top of cake: first class passengers, rich and aristocratic, had maids, Top layer: 2nd class passengers, teachers, merchants, professionals (moderate means) Middle layer: 3rd class passengers, people of various nationalities looking for new start in America , near stern (back of boat) near propellers Lower layer: manual workers, working in boiler and engine rooms

Could most crew members afford a first class ticket on Titanic?

No, would have taken years to save enough

Who is the speaker/author of "Exploring the Titanic"?

Robert Ballard ( first person point of view)

What were the amenities enjoyed by the first class as listed on page 15?

Squash courts, swimming pool, Turkish bath, gymnasium

What was the name of the book that was published 14 years before Titanic sailed and described similar events about the Titanic disaster?

The Wreck of the Titan

What was the bad omen that happened to the Titanic during the River Test?

The size of the Titanic caused the mooring ropes to snap on a ship that the Titanic passed created a near collision.