The Timeline
March 31, 1909 - Construction of the Titanic begins at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in
Belfast, Ireland.
May 31, 1911 - The Titanic is launched and begins fitting out with furnishings and equipment.
April 10, 1912 - The Titanic sets sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, with
stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown, Ireland.
April 14, 1912 - The Titanic strikes an iceberg at 11:40pm ship time and begins taking on water.
April 15, 1912 - The Titanic sinks at 2:20am, with more than 1,500 people losing their lives in
the tragedy.
April 17, 1912 - The Carpathia arrives in New York City with the survivors of the Titanic
disaster.
May 31, 1912 - A British inquiry into the sinking of the Titanic begins.
July 30, 1912 - A U.S. Senate inquiry into the sinking of the Titanic begins.
September 1, 1985 - The wreckage of the Titanic is discovered by a team led by Dr. Robert
Ballard.
This is the location of the Titanic.
What happened on the Titanic.
The Titanic was a passenger ship that set sail on its maiden voyage
from Southampton, England to New York City in April 1912. On April
14th, the ship collided with an iceberg and started taking on water.
Despite efforts to save the ship, it eventually sank on April 15th,
resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 of 2,240 passengers and crew
members. The disaster was caused by a combination of factors,
including the ship's design and construction, the lack of sufficient
lifeboats, and the crew's inadequate response to the emergency. The
sinking of the Titanic is considered one of the deadliest maritime
disasters in history and led to significant changes in maritime safety
Who was affected by the sinking
The sinking of the Titanic affected a wide range of people,
including passengers and crew members on board the ship.
Additionally, families and loved ones of those on board were also
impacted by the tragedy. The disaster had a significant impact on
the shipping industry, leading to the implementation of new safety
regulations and technologies. The Titanic's sinking also had a
lasting impact on popular culture, with numerous books, films, and
documentaries exploring the events surrounding the tragedy.
Why the tragedy was a positive and a
negitive.
It had negative impacts on the families and friends of those who died, as
well as on the reputation of the White Star Line. However, there were
also some positive outcomes from the disaster. It led to the addiction of
new safety regulations, such as having enough lifeboats for all
passengers and crew, and improved communication systems at sea.
Additionally, the tragedy sparked advancements in maritime technology
and search and rescue operations. Overall, while the sinking of the
Titanic was a devastating event, it also brought about important
changes to ensure the safety of future passengers and crew.
How the Titanic changed
society.
The sinking of the Titanic had significant impacts on society. It led to the
implementation of new safety regulations for ships, such as ensuring enough
lifeboats for all passengers. It also sparked advancements in shipbuilding
technology, particularly in regards to hull design and wireless communication.
The disaster also had a profound effect on public perception of class
divisions, as the majority of the upper-class passengers survived while many
from lower classes did not. Overall, the Titanic tragedy served as a catalyst
for numerous changes and improvements in the maritime industry and
society as a whole.
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