Titanic: animated reconstruction of the sinking of the Titanic

The Titanic, once the largest ship, was considered unsinkable due to its 16 watertight compartments and double hull. Built in Belfast, it departed Queenstown on April 11, 1912, heading to New York. On April 14, it struck an iceberg, leading to its sinking within three hours. The iceberg damaged five compartments, causing the bow to flood and break off, while the stern tilted and sank. The ship's remains rest about two thousand feet apart on the ocean floor.

What was one of the features that made the Titanic seem unsinkable?

• It had a triple hull.

• It had 16 watertight compartments.

• It was made entirely of steel.

• It was the fastest ship of its time.

Where was the Titanic built?

• New York

• Southampton

• Belfast

• Liverpool

On which side did the Titanic hit the iceberg?

• Port side

• Starboard side

• Bow

• Stern

How many compartments in the bow flooded after the collision?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What happened to the stern of the Titanic as it sank?

• It corkscrewed to the bottom.

• It broke into pieces.

• It was towed to safety.

• It remained afloat.