1. Confirmation of the Titanic Splitting in Two
When a team of researchers led by Robert Ballard finally found the wreck in 1985, it was obviously the first time anyone had seen the Titanic since its sinking. But discovering the huge ship actually ended a 73-year-old dispute over whether or not it had split in two.
So here’s one of the most important Titanic facts: the ship was found in two pieces, confirming a theory that had been ignored at the time of the tragedy’s reporting.
Until the discovery of the wreckage, it was thought that the gigantic ship had sunk in one piece. Moreover, in order to protect the White Star Line’s reputation, Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller stated that it sank “absolutely intact.”
However, despite this, several passengers insisted they heard explosions that led to the ship breaking in two. They didn’t necessarily see how it sank, but they swore it broke in half.
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This was very interesting but the fact about the photograph was the only one I’d never heard before.
This article was very interesting reading! I really enjoyed it.
Thank you for this info!
This Titanic story gave me goosebumps and just blew my mind. Such a sad and tragic story. That little small word “IF” I had only done this or “IF” I had only done that. So sad…
the makes & blilders of the ship said “not ever God ” can bring this ship down
Excellent with little known facts. Have always been fascinated by the history of the Titanic!! Curious as to how many pets survived the sinking.
It is impossible for his violin to be returned to his fiance who would have been probably over 120 in 2013.
Very interesting . The story of the sinking of the Titanic is very sad and tragic story but yet I love to read it.
Excellent work, the fact about the key is the one that really got to me, something so simple but so much more important.
God proved to man he is not perfect ….so admit your mistakes and move on.live learn and improve.We are at fault when we ignore all the signs or warnings that ‘s right in front of us.The artical was good.My favorite part was about the iceberg with a streak of paint on the side.Yes it was so tragic and could have been prevented.