Today in History - The Day the Titanic Sinks 1912

 

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     Regardless of popular belief. In the run-up to its maiden voyage, the RMS Titanic was never dubbed "unsinkable." In fact, it wasn't until after the sinking that it was called that. It was 'practically unsinkable,' but so were all the other luxury liners of the time. These ships simply did not sink - that was the end of it - and Titanic was no exception in this regard.

     Because of this general sense of superiority over the sea, Titanic only carried enough lifeboats for half of the passengers on board, and none of the crew members had been trained in how to conduct an evacuation. The officers were later chastised for releasing lifeboats that were only half full. simply had no idea how many people could board the boats safely. Nobody had any idea that the ship would, or even could, sink.

     When the Titanic hit an iceberg on 14 April 1912, there were no procedures in place to protect them and the ship was completely unprepared for evacuation. For some, death was unavoidable, but for others, such as the devoted wife who refused to leave her husband and the band that played until the end, it was a noble choice.

     In under three hours. Hundreds of lives were altered, and many more were lost. Every man, woman, and child on board, from penniless immigrants to multi-millionaires, had a life, a story, and a destiny. For more than a century, people have been captivated by their stories of heroism, sacrifice, and survival.