History buffs, rejoice! After reading our previous article about the less-known facts about the famous Titanic and how it sank to its bitter end, you seemed to be hungry for more. And we don’t blame you! Sure, the event was tragic, but that doesn’t make it any less intriguing.
Well, your curiosity is about to be met by some more of the coolest Titanic trivia tidbits on the internet. Put on your life jackets and start reading!
Ash Ahead!
Long before we were focused on being environmentally friendly, the Titanic would dump over 100 tonnes of ash into the ocean every day.
This was due to the ship being powered by burning coal. Large quantities of ash being thrown into the ocean would have severely disrupted the marine life and the ecological make-up of the seawater.
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Titanic Treasures
A plethora of gems has been excavated from the wreckage over the years. Over 6,000 to be exact!
Some notable finds include a warning bell, a pair of gloves, and a violin belonging to Wallace Hartley. Hartley was the leader of the band that played music as the ship sank.
Fire!
It’s been suggested, by journalist Senan Molony, that an accidental coal fire weeks before the Titanic’s ill-fated journey could have contributed to the disaster.
The evidence seems to show that metal in the ship’s hull was severely weakened due to a fire that lasted 3 weeks. Molony believes that the strained hull was more susceptible to puncture by the iceberg because of this.
False-Light
A particularly heartbreaking scene in the film « Titanic » depicts two surviving crew members searching for any sign of life in the icy waters using a flashlight.
However, flashlights were not yet invented at the time that the tragedy took place. This moment in the film has faced harsh criticism for its historical inaccuracy. James Cameron, the director of the film, has since explained the error as a conscious choice to light the scene adequately for viewers.
Mainly Masculine Crew
Due to the restrictive norms of the time, a mere 23 members of the over 900 crew members were women. The women were mainly part of the victualling crew, which meant their duties ranged from nursing care to the provision of food and drinks.
Luckily, the majority of the female crew members survived, while unfortunately, 693 male crew members lost their lives as the ship sank.