The Titanic: The R. M's Titanic
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The R.M.S Titanic, at the time was one of the largest ships of all time. The actual meaning of Titanic is of exceptional strength, size, or power. Perfect name for a ship that was declared unsinkable, at that point in time. "Striking the water was like a thousand knives being driven into one's body. The temperature was 28 degrees, four degrees below freezing." -Charles Lightoller, Second Officer aboard Titanic. From the disaster to the movie, the sinking of the Titanic remains one of the most famous tragedies in history. The ocean has icebergs and ships may hit them but the preparation for this situation is the key. The most common tell-tale sign for a lookout on iceberg watch is the surf along the waterline of the iceberg. On a calm night such as that of 14 April 1912, this tell-tale clue would not have been present. Without it, the lookouts did not sight the iceberg until it was quite close. The Titanic was one of the most incredible ship liners ever built by man. Titanic was equipped with three main engines—two reciprocating four-cylinder, triple-expansion steam engines and one centrally placed low-pressure Parsons turbine—each driving a propeller. It provided a good combination of performance and speed. (“RMS Titanic.”) …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the r.m.s titanic, at the time, was one of the largest ships of all time.
- Explains that the most common tell-tale sign for a lookout on iceberg watch is the surf along the waterline.
- Explains that the titanic was finally ready for her departure on april 10 1912. delays occurred due to the olympics collision with the hms hawke in september 1911 and in february the olympic also lost a propeller.
- Describes the titanic as the world's fastest ship, with its individualized watertight compartments, and its outrageously expensive items.
- Explains that the first class lounge was decorated in the french louis xv style. the walls were covered with "boiseries" which gave the room a distinct symmetry.
- Explains that the engine room staff were housed on the starboard side at the forward end of the ship. they stayed below in the boiler rooms, keeping the steam up to keep the generators running
- Explains that edward john smith, the captain of the titanic, was born in hanley, stoke-on-trent in 1850 and served aboard the company's freight liners around the world.
- Explains that the world's richest and most elite sailed on the titanic, only they could afford the parlor suites.
- Explains that a lifeboat drill was scheduled to take place on board the titanic on april 14, 1912, but captain smith canceled it for unknown reasons.
- Explains that the ilulissat ice shelf on the west coast of greenland is believed to be the most likely place from which the titanic iceberg originated.
- Opines that ships don't care about heaviest storms, but fog is what they fear. icebergs melt faster under water than on the surface, and a sharp, low reef stretches two or three hundred feet beneath the sea.
- Explains that the titanic originally was designed to carry 64 lifeboats, but ended up carrying 20 on her maiden voyage. the iceberg sliced through six compartmets.
- Analyzes the time it took the great liner to sink, allowing hundreds of minor dramas to be played out on her ever-more-sloping decks, but not long enough for help to arrive.
- Explains that the wireless operator sent distress signals as the titanic was sinking. the s.s californian was the closest ship to the site. captain stanley lord refused to respond.
- Explains that there were essentially twenty lifeboats aboard titanic. the s.s carpathia was the only hope for survivors, and the story of the tragic wreck continues to fascinate people worldwide
Delays had occurred as a result of the Olympics collision with the HMS Hawke in September 1911 and in February the Olympic also lost a propeller. The owners wanted to see the Olympic operational before the Titanic. Also that year there was a coal strike. A severe problem for any transatlantic liner because ships like the Titanic would consume over 600 tons of coal a day. To partially solve the problem, coal was taken from other ships like the Adriatic and Oceanic to stock up the coal bunkers for the Titanic's voyage.(Titanic’s Maiden
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- The Titanic: The Tragic Story Of The Titanicexplanatory essayEveryone thinks they know the tragic story of the RMS Titanic (Titanic). Everyone thinks they know the statistics. But there is so much more than meets the eye. Few know whose fault it was that 1,518 people died or that only 706 lived. Few know the stories behind all of these people. Few know the story of the band and their last efforts to calm the passengers. Some know of Dr. Robert Ballard and his amazing discovery. And most have seen the movie. What follows is information about “that fateful night”, “that unsinkable ship”, the mysteries that even Leonardo DiCaprio did not reveal.
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how the titanic collided with an iceberg on april 14, 1912 at 11:40 p.m. the captain relied on the lookouts and the bridge to suspect anything wrong.
- 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.
- Explains the tragic story of the rms titanic and the mysteries that even leonardo dicaprio did not reveal.
- 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.
- Describes how violet jessop survived three shipwrecks, including the titanic, the britannic, and the olympic.
- Explains that many artifacts were recovered and placed on display at the national maritime museum in england.
2799 wordsRead More - The Titanic: The Death Of The Titanicexplanatory essayThe Titanic “The orchestra belonging to the first cabin assembled on deck as the liner was going down and played ‘Nearer My God to Thee.’ – Miss C. Bounnell, first class survivor” (Deitz). The Titanic wined and dined the elite in all of its extravagance, but soon came to a tragic end with its mysterious sinking. The ship was proclaimed to be unsinkable and that no known accident of the sea could ever sink the ship; however, we all know that was proven wrong (SV; CA, SV.). Life on the ship was nothing short of spectacular with the most expensive ticket costing $4,350, around $100,000 today (“Titanic”).
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the titanic's mysterious sinking led to more changes and better technology for ships.
- Describes life on the titanic, which was 882.5 feet long, ninety-five feet wide, 11 stories tall, and carried 2,200 passengers.
- Explains that the wealthy were favored and treated with the utmost respect because of the titanic’s extravagance. first class passengers received a variety of amenities that were not available to second and third class.
- Describes how the titanic's passengers partyed, danced and drank on the night of april 12, 1912, as the ship left southampton, uk, for new york city.
- Describes how the titanic struck an iceberg while traveling approximately 24 knots, or about 20 miles per hour, on april 14th, 1912. the ship was ill prepared and had less lifeboats than people.
- Explains that the titanic experienced hull failure, or failure of the main frame, at the surface and sank as a result. the ship had 16 bulkheads which divided the ship.
- Explains how the titanic's tragic sinking could have been prevented by the sea being unusually calm and the ships portholes being open and doors being twice the size of the original hole.
- Explains that the titanic's relevance in history is easy to explain. it was the largest and most luxurious ship and man-made moving object ever built up until that time.
- Explains that the sinking of the titanic led to changes in safety features and laws and many new advancements in technology.
- Explains that the titanic was all sunshine and happiness until that fateful night of april 14th. the worst part was that it could have been prevented in numerous ways.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the titanic was the most magnificent ship of its time, with many features that made it stand out from similar ships.
- Explains that the titanic had a distinct separation of the passenger classes. the first class had high quality meat and buffet style of choices for each meal, while the second had low quality and compacted rooms.
- Explains that the titanic was unlike any other ship of its time and it consisted of many unique physical features.
- Explains that the titanic collided with the infamous iceberg 400 miles south of newfoundland, canada. the temperature of the water was about 28 degrees fahrenheit and only about 700 people survived.
- Explains that the titanic was a ship that was fit for the top 1% of the population. each class had its own advantages whether it be luxury or cost efficient.
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- Explains that the royal mail ship titanic was an engineering dream come true, opening up pathways to possibilities never dreamt of. it was a british initiative to inspire and stimulate the notion of mass transport.
- Describes how titanic collided with a ginormous iceberg on april 14, 1912, and sank in less than 3 hours.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the titanic was built on march 13, 1909. it was known for its luxurious first-class lounges and dining halls.
- Explains that the titanic had 17 decks, 29 boilers, and 162 furnaces. they burned through 650 tons of coal per day.
- Explains that the titanic set sail for new york after stopping in cherbourg, france, queenstown, and ireland.
- Explains that many immigrants emigrants were on the titanic, hoping for a new and happy life. many passengers were millionaires who wanted to experience the titanic.
- Explains that the titanic was built for different classes. the first class, were people with wealth or lots of money like mrs. molly brown, whose husband struck riches after finding gold.
- Describes how captain e.j.smith ordered the titanic crew to set the engine to 22 knots through an iceberg field. frederick fleet and reginald lee were looking out in the dark night.
- Explains how the iceberg grazed the side of the titanic and ice flew onto the deck. the collision didn't impact the titanic until water was flooding five compartments.
- Explains that thomas andrews titanic's builder, calculated how long it would be before the titanic sank. campin edward j. smith ordered his crew to send out radio signals for help, and to load the lifeboats.
- Explains that the titanic lasted longer than tomas andrews thought. 1,503 people died and sank with it or died in the freezing water.
- Describes how the ship carpathia arrived 5 hours after the sinking of the titanic. captain roston ordered the engine to be stopped to search for survives.
- Explains that the shipping company that operated the titanic claimed that there was a clause within the passenger tickets which absolved them of liability.
- Explains how the international iceberg patrol was formed in 1914 to monitor the seas for icebergs that could cause ships to become damaged or sink.
- Explains that the radio act was passed in 1912 after the sinking of the titanic, so the signals could pass through the u.s navy to radio operators.
- Explains that after the sinking of the titanic many laws were changed that there had to be enough lifeboats for every ship.
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- Describes the titanic as the most fascinating and well-known ship in history. the heart-rending personal tragedies of the passengers aboard the "unsinkable" ship still remain a powerful focus in our world today.
- 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.
- Explains that second class on the titanic was mainly for those who had achieved success and money through work. ticket prices ranged from sixty-five dollars to three hundred dollars.
- 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.
- Explains that third class passengers could enjoy a nourishing meal on board the titanic. the eminence of the food was not high, but it was solid, everyday, energy-giving food.
- Describes how the titanic steamed onward through a numbingly cold sea on april 14, 1912, and received warnings of large ice flows just ahead of its path.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the titanic's maiden voyage was a disaster because they hit an iceberg. a lot of people died on impact.
- Explains that the titanic's voyage was a disaster because the boat hit an iceberg.
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that the titanic was a tragic event, as it was known as the "unsinkable" although it did sink.
- Describes the titanic as the largest and most luxurious ship in the world. it was the most examined disaster in history and many papers, articles, books, and magazines have been written and published.
- Describes how the titanic sunk after hitting an iceberg. it vanished into the icy depths of north atlantic at 2:20 a.m.
- Describes how millvina dean, one of the few survivors from the titanic disaster, lived on to tell amazing stories about the titanic.
334 wordsRead More - The Titanic: The Facts On The Titanicexplanatory essayDid you know the Titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14th in the year 1912? The Titanic was a huge project that took time. So I’m going to be talking about the facts on the Titanic. Another thing is what led up to the Titanic sinking and after or during the sinking. This is an interesting topic because the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on april 14th in the year 1912.
- Explains that the titanic was the largest man-made moving object on earth in 1912. the creators designed this ship to never sink.
- Explains that the titanic was so massive that when it set sail it sucked in another ship and almost crashed into each other. the captain canceled a life boat evacuation drill.
- Explains that the titanic hit an iceberg on april 14th and took under 3 hours to sink. 330 bodies were found after the ship sank.
- Explains that robert ballard tested the pieces where the iceberg hit and discovered that the metal was weak so they think that could have caused the titanic to sink.
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In this essay, the author
- Describes how the ship's organization became a hectic mess after the collision. they recall seeing only 20 lifeboats for over 2000 people.
- Narrates how the titanic vanished on april 15th 1912 and how people were left on the ship as the salty water splashed on their bodies.
- Recounts how the titanic, 'the unsinkable ship', set sail on april 10, 1912, with 2,228 people on board, 1,343 passengers and 885 crew members.
- Describes how the crew members formed a mini-riot as they struggled to get the second and third class passengers onto the lifeboat of safety.
- Narrates how the titanic left south hampton and sunk in the middle of the atlantic ocean 97 years ago.
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