The Titanic: From dinner courses to iceberg warnings, 10 fascinating facts about the 'unsinkable' ship

So, I just read this really cool article on the Titanic and I had no idea how many interesting facts there were about the “unsinkable” ship! First off, did you know that the ship had over 10 different courses for dinner? Talk about fancy-pants! But that’s not even the most mind-blowing part. The Titanic had an iceberg warning system in place, but it wasn’t being used effectively the night of the fateful crash. Plus, the crew only had 37 seconds to react once the iceberg was spotted. Yikes!

Another fascinating fact is that the Titanic was actually the second of three ships built by the White Star Line in an attempt to dominate the transatlantic passenger market. And here’s where my personal experience comes in - I actually went on a White Star Line-themed cruise a while back and got to see some replicas of the Titanic memorabilia. It was surreal to imagine what it must have been like on board the Titanic during its maiden voyage.

But getting back to the article, it also mentioned that the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic, tragically sunk during World War I while serving as a hospital ship. And did you know that the Titanic’s final dinner menu recently sold at auction for over $88,000?! Talk about a piece of history.

So, to sum it up, the article highlighted 10 interesting and somewhat surprising facts about the Titanic, ranging from its luxurious dining options to the flaws in its iceberg warning system. It really goes to show that even the most famous and supposedly “unsinkable” ships can meet their downfall. But beyond the fascinating tidbits, I think it’s important to remember the tragedy that occurred and honor the lives lost.