The Titanic Flashcards
1
Q
What does a maiden voyage mean?
A
The first time a ship sets sail
2
Q
Who was evacuated off the ship first?
A
The rich, children and women
3
Q
When did the Titanic set sail?
A
10th April 1912
4
Q
Where was the Titanic made?
A
Belfast
5
Q
How many people died on the Titanic?
A
Around 1,500 people died
6
Q
Who was blamed for the sinking of the Titanic?
A
Captain E.J. Smith
7
Q
who made the Titanic?
A
Harland and Wolff shipyard
8
Q
Why did the Titanic sink?
A
The six watertight compartments ripped open which let water in
and made it sink after hitting the ice berg.
9
Q
Where was the Titanic set from?
A
Southampton
10
Q
Who owned the Titanic?
A
The White StarLine
11
Q
Why didn’t the titanic slow down?
A
Because the captain wanted to set the transatlantic speed record
