The Unsinkable Ship
The RMS Titanic was deemed 'unsinkable' due to its advanced safety features, including watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors.
Iceberg Collision Reality
The Titanic struck an iceberg not head-on but with a glancing blow, buckling the starboard side and popping rivets below the waterline.
Material and Construction Flaws
Investigations revealed subpar rivet quality and brittle hull steel that exacerbated the damage from the iceberg impact, contributing to the catastrophic sinking.
Miscalculated Evacuation
Titanic carried lifeboats for only half of its passengers due to outdated maritime safety regulations, leading to a tragically insufficient evacuation capacity.
Wireless Messages Ignored
Multiple ice warnings received via the new wireless technology were not heeded by the ship's captain, Edward Smith, contributing to the disaster.Forgotten Key Mistake
A critical locker key for the ship's binoculars was left ashore, impairing the lookout’s ability to spot the iceberg in time.
What made Titanic 'unsinkable'?
Unsinkable label by media
Watertight compartments and doors
Iceberg-proof hull design
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