As of today, April 15, 1912, during his maiden trip from Southampton to New York, the Titanic – the world’s most famous wreck that continues to “fascinate” the planet because of its reputation as a “immense” of him.

Jack and Rose’s love story has become classic (thanks to James Cameron) and we have all got an idea of ​​the luxury of the Titanic thanks to the homonymous film and the findings that have been recovered from the wreck and are exposed all over the globe.

With a length of 269 meters and a height of 53.3 m. The Titanic (official name: Rms Titanic) incorporated many innovations and excessive luxury for a ship: lifts for quick access to various decks, steam rooms, gym, and even pool and post office.

Its passengers included some of the richest people in the world, as well as hundreds of immigrants from Great Britain and Ireland, Scandinavia and other areas across Europe, looking for a new life in North America.

On his maiden trip he carried 2,224 passengers and crew.

On April 14, 1912, after four days of crossing and 375 miles (600 km) south of the New Earth, collided with an iceberg at 11:40 pm ship time. Shortly before 2:20 am The ship broke in two due to water pressure on the front and began to sink faster, with more than a thousand at sea.

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During the sinking, the ship’s chimneys were detached (possibly killing those close to them).

In the wreck they lost their lives over 1.505 peoplemainly male passengers of the second and third place because There weren’t enough rescue boats For all those who were aboard the ship due to obsolete naval security rules. The Titanic had several boats for only 1,178 people, who were filled almost immediately by the passengers of the A place and female.

One hour and twenty minutes after the Titanicthe RMS passenger ship Carpathia of the Cunard Line reached the sinking point, where it recovered 720 survivors.

The ship’s shipwreck was discovered in 1985 (73 years since its sinking) by Robert Ballard and since then his images have never stimulated to move the planet

His wreck Titanic It remains at the bottom, broken in two, and decomposed at a depth of 3,784 meters.

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The sinking of the ship was the reason for new security measures to be introduced and the signing of the life security contract at the sea. Many ships were refurbished in terms of specifications so that they have more lifeboats and/or waterproof and waterproof ports.