Amazing Facts About Titanic

Monday, July 22, 2013, 19:10 [IST]

We all have heard about Titanic and seen the movie too! Whenever we see the movie, we get tears in our eyes. You might be aware of the fact that Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk in 2-3 hours way back in 1912. Thousands of people died in this accident and the huge ship also drowned. RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April, 1912 as it collided with a huge iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City, US. Around 1,500 people died in this accident.

One of the amazing facts about Titanic is, it was the largest ship of that time and on its very maiden trip, it sank into the chilled North Atlantic Ocean. The ship included wealthiest people from around the world, and emigrants who wanted to enjoy the journey. However, after crossing 275 miles, on the fourth day, the ship collided with an iceberg and the ship gradually started filling with ice cold water. The ship collided with iceberg at 11:40 p.m. and the ship sunk into the water at a depth of 12,415 feet (3,784 m).

People still regret the loss of the largest ship and death of thousands of people who were boarding in it. Songs, books, movies and memorials have kept the memory alive! Here are few amazing facts about the RMS Titanic.

Amazing Facts About Titanic:

The Largest Ship

RMS Titanic was the largest ship that took its incomplete journey in 1912 at Atlantic Ocean.

104ft Tall

The ship was 882feet, 9inches (269.06m) long with a maximum breadth of 92feet 6inches (28.19m) and weighed 46,328 tons.

9 Decks

This is one of the amazing facts about Titanic which you might not know. The ship had 9 decks for passengers (divided by class). The ship had gymnasium with latest machines of that time. It also had A La Carterestaurant on B Deck which was run by an Italian chef.

800 Tons Coal

To run the largest ship of that time, 800 tons of coal was used every day. Titanic ship sailed at 27 miles per hour.

Electricity

The interior decoration of the largest ship, RMS Titanic was worth looking at. Silver spoons and expensive crockery for the elite class were not all. Only promenade suites in the first class had private bathrooms. Electricity and telephone connection was there in this ship.

The Titanic's Newspaper

The ship had its own printed publication. The Atlantic Daily Bulletin was available on board which included ads, news, entertainments, stock market, gossips, days menu and horse-racing results.

Amenities

The Titanic had 4 elevators, 2 barber shops, 1 heated swimming pool and gym. It even had 2 big libraries.

Water

Although the ship could take 3,547 passengers, more than 2,200 passengers were aboard when the Titanic left for its destination. 14,000 gallon water was supplied to the passengers and workers for drinking.

4 Chimneys

This is an interesting fact about Titanic that you would love to know. The ship had 4 chimneys to let the smoke out. However, 3 were only used. The 4th one was build to make the ship appear best!