The Construction of the Titanic

The Titanic was built in Belfast in 1911. It was the world's largest ship at the time and was considered 'unsinkable'. Two engineers, Alexander Carlisle and Thomas Andrews, designed the ship. The construction took three years and 15,000 people worked on it.

Features of the Titanic

The Titanic weighed 24,000 tons and was 269 meters long and 28 meters wide. It had 10 decks and three engines. It burned 600 tons of coal per day. The Titanic was a Royal Mail Ship and carried around 3,500 mailbags.

First Voyage

The Titanic's first voyage began on April 10, 1912, from Southampton. It stopped in northern France and Ireland before heading into the Atlantic Ocean. Over 2,200 people were on board, but the ship was not full and could have carried more.

Hitting the Iceberg

On April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg on its fourth day of travel. Water poured in through the holes in the ship, and it sank. Captain Edward J Smith ordered the women and children to board the lifeboats first. However, there were not enough lifeboats, and many people remained on the ship.

Sinking

The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. The nearest ship, the Carpathia, was four hours away and could only rescue some of the passengers. Over 700 people were rescued, but more than 1,500 people died.

Discovery of the Wreck

The Titanic's wreck was found in 1985 at a depth of 2.5 miles and 370 miles off the east coast of Canada. In 1987, items were recovered from the wreck for the first time, and in 1998, a part of the ship was raised. In 2010, the wreck was mapped by robots, and in 2012, it was protected by UNESCO.

Conclusion

The story of the Titanic still affects people today. The reasons behind its sinking and its tragic end continue to fascinate people. The Titanic holds an important place in history and continues to capture people's attention.