The Titanic: The Ship That Sank

What Was the Titanic?

The Titanic was a huge ship that set sail on its first voyage in April 1912. It was the biggest and most luxurious ship in the world at the time. People thought it was unsinkable – but sadly, it sank after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean.

Let’s find out what happened!

How Big Was the Titanic?

The Titanic was an enormous ship! Here are some amazing facts:

• It was 269 metres long – that’s about the length of three football pitches!
• It had nine decks (floors), with rooms for over 2,000 passengers.
• There was a gym, swimming pool, library, and even a fancy restaurant!
• It was called “The Ship of Dreams” because it was so grand and special.

Who Was on Board?

The Titanic carried different kinds of passengers:

First-class passengers – Rich and famous people, like businessmen and movie stars. They had fancy cabins and amazing food!
Second-class passengers – Middle-class families, teachers, and tourists. Their rooms were comfortable, but not as fancy as first class.
Third-class passengers – Poorer families, workers, and people looking for a new life in America. Their rooms were small, but they still had meals and beds.

There were also 900 crew members, including the captain, chefs, waiters, and engineers.

What Happened to the Titanic?

The Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on 10th April 1912, heading to New York, USA.
On the night of 14th April, the ship hit a huge iceberg in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Water started to flood the lower decks, and the ship began to sink.
People rushed to the lifeboats, but there were not enough for everyone.

Just a few hours later, in the early morning of 15th April, the Titanic sank beneath the waves.

Why Did the Titanic Sink?

The Titanic was believed to be unsinkable, but here’s why it sank:

The iceberg tore a hole in the ship’s side, letting water rush in.
There were not enough lifeboats, so many people could not escape.
It was nighttime, and the ship was going fast, so the iceberg wasn’t spotted in time.
It took over 2 hours to sink, but there was no rescue ship nearby to help quickly.

What Happened to the People?

There were about 2,224 people on board, but sadly, more than 1,500 people lost their lives because of the freezing water.

The lucky survivors were rescued by a ship called the Carpathia and taken safely to America.

What Was Left of the Titanic?

The Titanic lay at the bottom of the ocean for over 70 years before being found in 1985!

Now, scientists and divers have explored the wreck and found parts of the ship, furniture, and even passengers’ belongings. Some of these are in museums today!

Did You Know?

The Titanic’s real name was RMS Titanic.
The ship’s captain was called Captain Edward Smith.
The richest man on board, John Jacob Astor, was a millionaire!
The Titanic had four funnels (chimneys), but only three worked – the fourth one was just for looks!
A famous movie called Titanic was made about the disaster in 1997!

What Can You Do?

Draw a picture of the Titanic sailing on the ocean!
Write a diary entry as if you were a passenger on board!
Imagine you’re a deep-sea diver – what treasures would you find at the bottom of the ocean?

The story of the Titanic is one of the most famous events in history. It reminds us of the bravery of the passengers and the lessons we learned about ship safety.

We hope you enjoyed learning about the Titanic!