Research Paper On The Titanic

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The Titanic was the biggest ship constructed for its time of 1912. Taking three years to build and weighing a hefty 20 tons, it was a boat of great magnitude. It was top of the liner, offering luxuries never seen before on ships. Millionaires and the poor alike flocked to board this glorious ship. It was believed unsinkable, with it's -at the time- top of the line technology. Despite its praise, on April 15, 1912, the unthinkable happened. On the day of April 14, the glorious ship received many iceberg warnings from other vessels. They claimed that not far ahead lay patches of tough ice that could rip the sides of the ship. The Titanic's captain, Captain Smith, did not think much of these warnings. He continued on the voyage, sending

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