Titanic Disaster and Frederick Fleet

The Titanic's maiden voyage was managed by over 900 crew members under Captain Edward Smith. On April 14, 1912, the ship collided with an iceberg, leading to its sinking and the loss of over 1,500 lives. An investigation revealed that lookout Frederick Fleet lacked binoculars, which might have prevented the disaster. Fleet blamed himself and lived a lonely life, eventually committing suicide in 1965.

Who was in charge of the Titanic's crew during its maiden voyage?

• Captain John Smith

• Captain Edward Smith

• Captain Henry Jones

• Captain William Brown

On what date did the Titanic set sail from Southampton?

• April 10, 1912

• April 12, 1912

• April 8, 1912

• April 15, 1912

What was the primary cause of the Titanic's sinking?

• A collision with another ship

• A mechanical failure

• A fire on board

• An iceberg collision

How many lives were lost in the Titanic disaster?

• Over 2,000

• Over 500

• Over 1,500

• Over 1,000

What crucial equipment was missing from the lookout's post on the Titanic?

• A radio

• A telescope

• Binoculars

• A compass

What job did Frederick Fleet take up after leaving the White Star Line?

• A newspaper seller

• A baker

• A ship engineer

• A mailman

How did Frederick Fleet feel about his role in the Titanic disaster?

• He felt relieved

• He was indifferent

• He blamed himself

• He felt proud

What significant event happened in Frederick Fleet's life in December 1964?

• He remarried

• He moved to a new city

• His wife died

• He received an award

What was the outcome for Frederick Fleet after his wife's death?

• He took his own life

• He moved in with his children

• He traveled the world

• He started a new career

Where was Frederick Fleet buried?

• In a family plot

• In an unmarked pauper's grave

• At sea

• In a famous cemetery