How The Great Titanic Sank: Puzzle Of Titanic

The sinking of the Titanic remains a heartbreaking tragedy in human history that continues to fascinate people even over a century later. This article aims to delve into the Titanic's story, including its construction, the events that led to its tragic sinking, conspiracy theories, and the aftermath that followed.

Introduction of Titanic:

The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that was built in the early 1900s. It was one of the largest and most luxurious ships of its time, and it was supposed to be unsinkable. The Titanic was on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City when it struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, and sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912.

Why Titanic was Built? Who Built Titanic?

The Titanic was built to compete with other ocean liners, specifically those of the Cunard Line, which were the dominant liners of the time. White Star Line, the owner of Titanic, wanted to create a ship that was even more luxurious than those of the Cunard Line and that would attract the wealthiest passengers.

The Titanic was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The shipyard was one of the largest and most productive shipyards in the world at the time.

Construction of the Titanic began on March 31, 1909, and it took approximately three years to build the ship. Over 3,000 men worked on the Titanic, and the ship was constructed using the latest technology of the time.

The cost of building the Titanic was approximately $7.5 million, which is equivalent to around $200 million in today's currency.

How Many Luxuries Did It Have?

The Titanic was equipped with some of the most luxurious amenities of its time, including a swimming pool, a gym, a squash court, and a Turkish bath. These luxuries of the Titanic attracted the elite class of that time.

Why Was It Considered Unsinkable?

The Titanic was considered unsinkable because it had a double bottom and was divided into 16 watertight compartments. The ship was designed so that it could stay afloat even if four of its compartments were flooded.

The Titanic was equipped with numerous safety features, including lifeboats, life jackets, and wireless telegraphy. However, the number of lifeboats on board was not enough to accommodate all of the passengers and crew.

The Titanic was considered unsinkable but it was not claimed as unsinkable by the company. Yes, you've read that right, they never claimed that in any of their ads. Titanic being practically unsinkable was published by a magazine Shipbuilder Magazine. This myth went popular after the sinking of the Titanic.

START OF THE FIRST AND LAST VOYAGE:

The Titanic started its first voyage on April 10, 1912, under the captaincy of Captain Edward John Smith. He was the most experienced captain in the White Star Line and was chosen to captain the Titanic on its maiden voyage. He was known for his calm and professional demeanor, and he was highly respected by his crew and passengers.

The voyage started from Southampton, England, and it made stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, before heading to New York City. The ship would cross the Atlantic Ocean on its journey.

The Titanic did receive several warnings about icebergs in the area, but the crew did not take them seriously. According to some people, Captain Smith told the owners that we might have to slow down the speed but they refused him and told him to maintain the highest speed as they wanted to complete the journey in 6 days and create a record.

It was April 14, the weather was although calm and serene but because it was bit cold there was fog that made visibility difficult. At around 11:15, the spotter saw an iceberg he immediately rang the bell three times informing that there is an iceberg coming. The crew got a bit panicked and told the sailor Robert Hichens to make a left turn but in panic, he made a right turn. When he realized his mistake and tried to make the left turn it was too late and at around 11:40 Titanic crashed its right side into the iceberg. The 6 compartments out of 16 got completely filled with water due to which the ship started tilting. After the crash, passengers were initially calm and some even went back to bed. It was only when the seriousness of the situation became apparent that panic set in. There were 2,240 people present on the ship but due to shortage of lifeboats, only 706 could make out. Captain John Smith and crew stayed at the ship till the end keeping the chaos under control. At around 2:20 am, the Titanic broke into two parts. 1,534 people lost their lives making it one of the worst oceanic disasters in the world to date. It took almost 2 hours and 40 minutes for the ''unsinkable'' to sink.

WHAT LED TO THIS EXTREME CATASTROPHE?:

There are several reasons:

· The crew and management were made aware by the other ships of the icebergs yet they did not lower the speed even after being advised by the captain.

· If the lifeboats would've been in sufficient numbers, a lot of people could have survived.

· Many people didn't take crashing seriously at first that's why the first lifeboat was sent half empty. If they had taken this responsibly the number of survivors would've been big.

WHAT IS THE CONNECTION OF THE SS CALIFORNIAN SHIP TO THIS?

California was another ship present along with the Titanic at that time. SS decided to stay at the ocean that night because of visibility issues. When the Titanic got struck, the crew tried to contact the Californian ship but there was no response. SS California was approximately 3 km away from the Titanic but they didn't reply of even flare guns. The passengers of SS California said that they had reported their captain Captain Stanely Lord about flares but he said the passengers of the Titanic must be partying.

WRECKAGE OF TITANIC:

The wreckage of the Titanic was found on 1st September 1985, 73 years after the disaster by Robert Ballard. It was found located about 13,000 feet in the Atlantic Ocean. It has been 111 since the Titanic sank and the wreckage is in worse condition according to scientists, the wreckage will completely disappear by 2030.

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CONSPIRACY THEORIES:

There are a lot of conspiracy theories roaming around Titanic because of a lack of information. The most popular ones are listed as:

1. The Titanic's sister ship, the RMS Olympic, was actually the ship that sank, and the Titanic was swapped in its place for insurance purposes. The theory suggests that the Olympic was damaged in a previous accident and was in need of repairs that were too expensive for the White Star Line to undertake. The theory goes that the company switched the two ships and deliberately sank the Titanic to collect the insurance money.

2. Another popular theory suggests that the Titanic was sunk deliberately by J.P. Morgan, who was one of the ship's backers, in order to eliminate several of his business rivals who were on board. The theory suggests that Morgan had arranged for the ship to be sunk at a specific location and that the crew had been given orders to ignore any ice warnings and to maintain high speed in order to hit the iceberg.

3. The Titanic was sunk by a German U-boat. Some theorists have suggested that the Titanic was deliberately targeted by a German submarine in order to weaken British morale before the outbreak of World War I. However, there is no evidence to support this theory, and it is widely considered to be unfounded.

It is important to note that these theories are largely based on speculation and are not supported by credible evidence. The most widely accepted explanation for the sinking of the Titanic is that it was a tragic accident caused by a combination of factors, including the ship's high speed in dangerous waters, the lack of adequate lifeboats, and the crew's failure to properly respond to ice warnings.

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