General Characteristics Titanic

Class and type	Olympic-class ocean liner
Tonnage	46,328 gross register tons (GRT)
Displacement	52,310 tons
Length	882 ft 9 in (269.1 m)
Beam	92 ft 0 in (28.0 m)
Height	175 ft (53.3 m) (Keel to top of funnels)
Draught	34 ft 7 in (10.5 m)
Depth	64 ft 6 in (19.7 m)
Decks	9 (Lettered A through G)
Installed power	- 24 double-ended (six furnace) and 5 single-ended (three furnace) Scotch marine boilers - Two four-cylinder reciprocating triple-expansion steam engines each producing 15,000 hp for the two outboard wing propellers at 75 revolutions per minute --- One low-pressure turbine producing 16,000 hp --- A total of 46,000 HP (design) – 59,000 HP (maximum)
Propulsion	- Two bronze triple-blade wing propellers -One bronze quadruple-blade centre propeller
Speed	- 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) - 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) (maximum)
Capacity	·         Passengers and crew (fully loaded): 3547 ·         Staterooms (840 total): - First Class: 416 - Second Class: 162 - Third Class: 262 - Plus 40 open berthing areas
Crew	885

The History Titanic

The history of Titanic has enthralled the world quite unlike any other shipwreck known to man. The public seems incapable of forgetting the tragic history of the Titanic. Numerous myths and legends have developed over the years since the ship sank on April 15, 1912. Some of the myths are true, and others have simply been derived from the imagination of the numerous people who have become somewhat obsessed with the history of Titanic. In part, some of the tales regarding Titanic history can be contributed to the tales spun by the 705 survivors. It has been speculated that more than one of the survivors 'embellished' their personal story. The 'unsinkable' Molly Brown is just one of the surviving passengers who are suspected of having added more than a little flair to their tale.

When the names of the numerous famous first class passengers who were lost were revealed, the world was astounded that so many notable figures could perish in a single day. Conversely, immigrants who survived the sinking of the ship are now known worldwide for their part in the tragic history of Titanic. Poor and confined to the steerage of the ship, these individuals were only seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Instead however they earned an immortal place in Titanic history.The history of Titanic continues to be one of the most popular topics in the world. An insatiable thirst for information about the Titanic prompted researchers to search for the exact location of the wreckage site for a number of years. When the Titanic's wreckage was finally discovered in 1985, the world got its first look at the ship in more than sixty years.The tragic sinking of the Titanic and history of both those who survived and were lost, will forever be remembered with nostalgia and sadness.

Titanic was a invincible

The world's interest in the fascinating history of Titanic has endured for almost 100 years. April 15, 2005 will mark the 93rd anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic ship and although it has been nearly a century since the infamous luxury liner sank in the Atlantic Ocean, there continues to be a thirst for information regarding Titanic facts, myths and legends. No other ship has captured the world's attention, quite like the Titanic ship. Constructed to be unsinkable, this first class ocean liner set sail on April 10, 1912. The world had awaited the maiden voyage of this luxury liner for months. The White Star Line had taken great care to publicize the fantastic engineering of the Titanic and the world waited with baited breath for the ship to make her first voyage. The Titanic was constructed by Harland and Wolf in Belfast, Ireland. The Titanic was 882 feet and 8 inches long (268 meters) and weighed over 46,000 tons. The ship was approximately 11 stories high. The majority of the ship was painted with a glossy black, while the hull trim was painted white. It cost $7,500,000 to build the Titanic. Today it would cost an estimated $400,000,000. It took 3 years to completely construct and outfit the Titanic.