The RMS Titanic is famously known as the Titanic. It was a British passenger liner that tragically sank during its maiden voyage in 1912. Here are some interesting/Amazing facts about the Titanic:-
1. Maiden Voyage: The Titanic's maiden voyage began on April 10, year 1912, from Southampton, England to New York City, USA.
2. Luxurious Ship: At the time of its launch, Titanic was considered as most luxurious and opulent ship in the world. Boasting advanced safety features for its era.
3. Size and Design: Titanic was one of the largest ship of its time. It is measuring about 882 feet (269 meters) in length and 92.5 feet (28 meters) in width.
4. Fatal Collision: On the night of April 14, 1912 Titanic struck an iceberg in North Atlantic Ocean, leading to a series of events that caused ship to sink.
5. Insufficient Lifeboat: Titanic carried lifeboats for only about one-third of its passengers and crew. A factor that contributed to high loss of life.
6. Evacuation and Rescue: Over 1,500 people lost their lives in Titanic disaster, but approximately 700 survived. They were rescued by RMS Carpathia, which responded to Titanic's distress signal.
7. Investigation and Inquiry: The sinking of Titanic led to several inquiries and investigations. It's resulting in improved safety regulation for future ocean liners.
8. Iconic Film: In the year 1997 film "Titanic," directed by James Cameron and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It brought the tragic story to a new generation and became a massive box office success.
9. Rediscovery: The wreckage of Titanic was discovered in 1985 by oceanographer Robert Ballard and French engineer Jean-Louis Michel, resting about 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) below the surface of North Atlantic.
10. Artifact Recovery: Thousands of artifacts from Titanic have been recovered from the ocean floor and are displayed in museum around the world.
11. Submersible Exploration: Submersible, including manned submersible Alvin and remotely operated vehicle(ROV), have been used to explore and document the wreckage.
12. Controversial Salvage: The commercial salvage of Titanic's artifact has sparked controversy, with debates over the ethical and historical implications of removing item from site.
13. Memorial Site: Memorial to Titanic and its victims can be found in several locations, including Belfast, Northern Ireland, Southampton, England (its departure point), and Halifax, Canada.
The sinking of Titanic remains one of the most tragic and well-known maritime disaster in the history, capturing the public's imagination and interest for over a century.
