These Rare Titanic Photos Will Give You Goosebumps

On April 14th, 1912, the Titanic, the world’s largest and most luxurious “unsinkable” ship, struck an iceberg and sank in just under three hours.

Immortalized in the movie Titanic, these rare photos give us a glimpse into what really happened that fateful night. Built using steel rivets, the Titanic was the latest technology of the time. Sadly, her maiden voyage became her last.

The Legacy of the Titanic

Practically everyone has heard of the RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner that infamously sank after colliding with an iceberg. It’s one of the most well-known disasters in human history.

A fictional story surrounding the event was the basis for the 1997 film Titanic, which remains one of the highest grossing films ever made.

There Are Many Things You May Not Know

But despite how famous the liner and its story might be, there are many interesting facts and details about the doomed vessel that you may not know.

As we step back into history and recall the true events surrounding the construction, voyage, and sinking of the Titanic, we’ll unearth many interesting facts you might not have known.

The Size of the Ship

For its time, the Titanic was massive, although today would seem relatively small compared to modern cruise ships. The Titanic was nearly 883 feet long and 104 feet tall. It had ten decks and three main engines that were powered by steam from 29 boilers and 159 furnaces.

Details About Lifeboats

There are many details about Titanic’s lifeboats that would be called into question following the sinking of the ship. There were a total of 20 lifeboats aboard the Titanic but there could have been up to 64.

Had the Titanic been fully stocked, 64 lifeboats could have saved as many as 4,000 people, more than the ship’s total capacity.