Titanic

When the Titanic was built it was the
largest moving human object in the world.

Built by White Star Line

Finished in 1912 for 7.5 million

Took more than 2 years to build

All survivors were rescued
by The Carpathia.

Of the 2224 people on board
1514 lost their lives.

3% of 1st class women died as
compared to 54% of 3rd class women.

Wealthiest passenger was
Jacob Astor IV.

On the same day the Titanic sank
John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham
Lincoln.

The Titanic was the first international news story
of the 20th century to receive intensive coverage
worldwide.

American newspapers had the advantage
since the survivors were brought to New
York.

Over 28 newspapers covered the story.

11:40pm watchmen saw
iceberg.

Ice punched holes in starboard
side.

Took three plus hours
to sink.

Ship sank at 2:20am

2 collapsible rafts
15 lifeboats

Lifeboats could hold about 1000
fewer people than the amount on
board the ship.

The first boat was lowered with only
28 people but could hold 65.

Last lifeboat left at 1:40am.