The Titanic: The Birth of a New Generation and its Terrible Destruction
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What explains our nationalized passion with the Titanic? Why do so few historical events grip the heart in the same way? What really caused the great ocean liner to sink into its grave? There have been many great disasters. Some have resulted in a drastically higher death toll and level of damage to a property. The epic creation and then unfortunate sinking of the Titanic has proven that no ship is “unsinkable,” and that people underestimated the chances of ever having to worry about the safety of the ship.
The British-based White Star Line had gone through a number of changes since its formation in 1850. The company had turned its attention to oceangoing passenger steamships when Thomas Henry Ismay purchased it in 1867. Ismay’s first ship, the Oceanic, completed by the Belfast shipbuilding firm of Harland and Wolff in 1871, introduced innovations, like promenade decks, that greatly increased passenger comfort and became the rule on subsequent liners. When Ismay died in 1899, his 38-year-old son, J. Bruce Ismay, took over the company.
J. Bruce Ismay had a real sense of both “business and style” says Marc Shapiro in Total Titanic. Together with Lord W. J. Pirrie, the chairman of Harland and Wolff, he considered a proposal by American financial wizard, J. P. Morgan, to buy White Star Line as part of a scheme to unite all Atlantic shipping lines in one trust. In 1902, Morgan purchased the White Star Line for his International Mercantile Marine and installed J. Bruce Ismay as the company’s president, in 1904.
At a 1907 dinner party, Ismay proposed the construction of two luxury-class ocean liners, to be known as the Olympic class, to go head to head with the Cunard Line for the well-paid Atlantic passenger trade. A third shi...
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In this essay, the author
- Explains the nationalized passion with the titanic, and why so few historical events grip the heart in the same way. the epic creation and unfortunate sinking of the titanic proves that no ship is "unsinkable."
- Explains that the british-based white star line had gone through a number of changes since its formation in 1850. ismay's first ship, the oceanic, introduced innovations that greatly increased passenger comfort and became the rule on subsequent liners.
- Explains that ismay had a real sense of both "business and style" in total titanic. together with lord w. j. pirrie, the chairman of harland and wolff, he considered morgan's proposal to buy white star line.
- Explains that ismay proposed the construction of two luxury-class ocean liners to go head-to-head with the cunard line for the well-paid atlantic passenger trade.
- Explains that ismay and morgan signed a contract with harland and wolff for the construction of the three luxury liners named olympic, britannic, and titanic.
- Explains that titanic's estimated speed included 46,000 horsepower capacity and is estimated to be capable of twenty-four knots at full speed.
- Explains that the maiden voyage was originally scheduled for march 20, 1912, but due to some of the olympic's accidents, it was moved to april 10, 1912. there were three flags flying on the day of voyage, british red ensign, stars and stripes, and
- Explains that captain edward j. smith had been the captain for previous white star ships, including the olympic, and announced that the titanic's maiden voyage would be his last before retirement.
- Explains that the titanic set port to new york city on april 10, 1912, at 12:15:02 p.m. the band was playing "britannia rules the waves" as departing.
- Explains that j. p. morgan had planned on going on the voyage, but decided not to twenty-four hours before departure. lord pirrie, one of the titanic owners, caught pneumonia and sent thomas andrews, chief ship builder, in his place.
- Describes captain smith's decision to cancel the drill for a sinking ship on april 14, 1912. he picked up speed, and held mass for the passengers that morning.
- Describes how a lookout saw that patches of stars were missing, realizing that it was an iceberg just 500 feet away. crewmembers were told to wake up the passengers and get to the lifeboats because the ship was rapidly sinking.
- Explains that the crew shot flare guns to signal a ship in the distance for help, but they shot up white flare instead of red because white means white star line, while red means help.
- Describes how the titanic broke in half, and the stern stayed afloat for some time, but eventually sank. it took three hours for both parts of the ship to reach the bottom.
- Explains that after the carpathia arrived at sunrise, they recorded names to see what the casualties were. "titanic facts" states there had been 2,223 passengers all together, but now there were only 706 passengers who survived and 1,517 who lost their lives.
- Explains that since the tragedy of the titanic, there have been some new rules for cruise liners, and other ships.
- Explains the nationalized passion for the titanic and how it grew to be the most unforgettable ship ever made.
- Describes the works cited in "titanic." history. arts and entertainment television networks, llc. 1996-2014.
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- Explains that the titanic's lifeboats had a maximum capacity of 65, 47, or 40 people per boat, but only 20 were on board.
- Explains that on board the titanic, there were three different styles of living quarters for different social classes of people.
- Explains that the passengers in first class lived a life of luxury due to the fact that they were some of the richest people in the world.
- Explains that the titanic was created as a big party boat. charles joughin survived three hours of freezing water by warming his stomach with booze and helping people onto the lifeboats.
- Explains that dr. robert ballard led an expedition to find the titanic in 1985. the wreckage was found using a side-scan sonar hooked onto another large vessel, the knorr.
- Explains that the 1997 movie "the titanic" was a blockbuster. it won four golden globes and 11 academy awards, including best picture.
- Explains that some of the characters portrayed in the movie were real people on board the ship, such as molly brown, charles joughin, thomas andrews, and wallace hartley.
- Concludes that the titanic's sinking is among the many great and tragic accidents to occur at sea.
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- Explains that the third class was hit the hardest in the number of casualties. the first class band played harmonious music in an effort to calm the passengers.
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- Explains that the captain noticed the titanic was withholding large quantities of water and issued a protocol to uncover the lifeboats and life jackets, and for the wireless workers to begin sending calls of distress to the motherboard.
- Explains that the titanic, known as "the unsinkable", was the sturdiest and safest ship of her time. the urgency to get on lifeboats became increasingly desperate.
- Describes how the titanic sank in two pieces at 2:18 a.m. the carpathia was the first to reach the sinking and unsalvageable ship.
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- Explains that the class structure of the titanic was not based on the ability to compensate, but upon the social sections into which you were born.
- Describes how passengers were carried by "boat trains" from london's waterloo station right to where the titanic was docked. different people greeted the different classes, such as chief steward latimer and medical officer.
- Explains that first class on the titanic was primarily for the superiority, and wealthy established families. a single first-class ticket averaged around four hundred and thirty dollars (86).
- Explains that margaret "molly" brown was one of titanic's wealthiest first-class passengers and is now known as the "unsinkable" molly brown after surviving the sinking of the greatest ship in history.
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- Describes elizabeth nye as one of the most well-known second-class passengers who boarded the titanic.
- Explains that third class on the titanic tended to be families immigrating to the united states from countries surrounding england.
- Explains that millvina dean was a third class passenger on the titanic at just nine weeks old.
- Explains that the titanic was a true taste of extravagance. first and second-class passengers could expect more than third class passengers. the highlight of the day was the decadent meals provided by the exemplary culinary staff.
- Explains that first-class passengers were treated to a genuine buffet for every meal. suppers included ten course meals ranging from simple to elegant varieties of food.
- Explains that second class passengers were given the choice of a hearty three-course meal, which was much higher standard than what third class received. first and second-class dining rooms were on the same deck.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the impact of the rms titanic's wreck on the modern world.
- Analyzes how the sinking of the rms titanic highlighted the hubris of architectural technology, the contrast of social classes, and the advancement of higher standards for nautical travel.
- Explains that the ship was constructed by 3,000 men and completed on may 31, 1911 in belfast, ireland.
- Describes the reasons for the collision with iceberg in the atlantic ocean.
- Opines that the rms titanic was a historic, potentially avoidable disaster that impacted the world and future.
- Explains that the rms titanic was a marvel of technology, an "unsinkable" ship. the ship's fateful demise occurred on april 14th, 1912, in the north atlantic ocean.
- Describes the titanic as a technological and industrial marvel of its time, boasting distinct luxury across all platforms and its mass in size.
- Explains the construction of the rms titanic began in 1909 in belfast, ireland. trials for the ship began on april 2, 1912, two days before her maiden voyage.
- Analyzes how the rms titanic housed passengers divided into three classes, crew members, and shipments and parcels of mail for delivery. the story emphasizes the division of social classes during the early 20th century.
- Explains that the rms titanic was capable of accommodating up to 3,295 passengers on its maiden voyage. the ship's 20 lifeboats could accommodate a maximum capacity of 1,178 passengers.
- Explains that although the titanic was originally designed for wealthy, upper class british citizens, the white star line offered second and third class tickets to middle class citizens. third class passengers were separated by locked gates, guarded by crew members.
- Analyzes how the titanic struck an iceberg in the north atlantic ocean on april 14, 1912, causing the rupturing of five of the ship's 16 watertight compartments.
- Explains that the rms titanic's wreck was due to its collision with an iceberg along its starboard side. the white star line had a low budget for the ship, although it was designed to be the most luxurious passenger liner of its time.
- Explains that the titanic's hull contained 16 watertight compartments, which were designed to keep the ship buoyant and afloat. the collision with the iceberg ruptured five of them along the right side.
- Explains that poor communication resulted in the large number of casualties among the passengers and crew. captain edward smith was issued the first warning of icebergs via telegraph on april 14.
- Explains that of the 2,223 passengers aboard the titanic, 1,517 perished due to hypothermia and cardiac arrest. many passengers believed that the ship was truly unsinkable, even after the ships collision with the iceberg.
- Explains that the rms titanic remained at the bottom of the atlantic ocean for more than half a century. a french/american team discovered the remains on september 1st, 1985.
- Explains that an attempt to salvage part of the hull was conducted on august 30th, 1996. the attempt failed and the ship descended once again into the atlantic ocean.
- Explains that the sinking of the rms titanic had significant lasting impacts, and that lifeboats were required for every passenger aboard a passenger liner, regardless of social class.
- Explains that the international ice patrol monitors ice and temperature to protect traveling ships from the dangers of traveling in cold climates. the organization still protects ships to this day.
- Explains that the american red cross created a titanic relief fund upon the discovery of the wreck. the fund was led by ernest p. bicknell to help compensate survivors and victims for their losses.
- Explains that after the wreck of the titanic, survivors, as well as relatives of victims, sought compensation for their losses.
- Analyzes how the titanic demonstrates the level of hubris brought by the white star line to claim a ship unsinkable, only for it to sink on its maiden voyage
- Cites cummins, v. h., & zarr, c. (2012). they said it couldn't sink. national archives.
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- Explains that first class ate in the first-class saloon; they could also eat at the café parisien. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the privileged had over hundreds of options.
- Opines that second class was not a rich adventure; it had the least amount of people in it. esther hart was one of the most recognized survivors on board.
- Explains that the titanic sank into the atlantic on april 15, 1912. thousands of people lost their lives, including women, children, babies, and high-profile individuals.
- Explains that the titanic's sinking was a terrible tragedy and could've been prevented in many ways, including, the way individuals were saved.
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