Titanic
Why was the ship traveling at such a high rate of speed?
The Titanic was trying to set a speed record
Which class suffered the most deaths?
Third class
How many people died?
1503
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
How long did it take for the Titanic to sink after hitting the iceberg?
2 hours
Using longitude and latitude is the approximate coordinates of where the Titanic sank?
41 North and 45 West
Approximately how large was the iceberg?
50 - 100 feet high, 100 - 180 feet long, and 80 feet wide
How many survivors were there?
704
How long was it supposed to take for the Titanic to make its voyage?
8 days
When did the Titanic leave the port?
April 10th 1912
What date did the Titanic sink?
April 15th 1912
What was the Titanic made of?
Iron
Why didn't the passengers and crew not immediately start loading the lifeboats?
They thought the Titanic was unsinkable
Approximately how fast was the Titanic traveling when the iceberg hit?
21 miles per hour
How many smokestacks were on the ship?
4
How far away was the rescue ship?
4 hours
What ocean did the Titanic sink in?
Atlantic
Who was the owner of the Titanic?
Bruce Ismay
Who is the captain of the Titanic?
Captain Smith
What was the name of the boat that came to the passengers aid?
Carpathia
Where did the Titanic begin its journey?
England
What class of people was the Titanic made for?
First class
What are four adjectives that would describe the appearance of the Titanic? Two for the inside and two for the outside
Large, roomy, elegant, and classy
What part of day did the Titanic hit the iceberg?
Night time
What was the irony of the captain?
Sexy city captain for so long, the passengers wanted him. It was also his last voyage
On which side of the Titanic did the iceberg hit?
Starboard
Why didn't the crew see the iceberg? Give two reasons
The ocean was calm and the Titanic was going too fast
Describe the amount of life boats on the Titanic?
There were not enough lifeboats for everyone to leave the boat safely
Who designed the Titanic?
Thomas Andrews
In which direction was the Titanic traveling?
West
What company built the Titanic?
White star
Who was ordered to board the lifeboats first?
Women and children
