Titanic Disaster Quiz! Trivia Facts Knowledge!
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How long did the Titanic take to sink?
- A.
2 hours and 40 minutes
- B.
3 hours and 30 minutes
- C.
4 hours and 6 minutes
- D.
1 hour and 34 minutes
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A. 2 hours and 40 minutesExplanation
The Titanic sank within 2 hours and 40 minutes.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Titanic was discovered on September 1st, 1995.
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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
The wreck of the Titanic was discovered on September 1, 1985.Rate this question:
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In late 2010, it was reported that the Titanic was being eaten by what kind of organism?
- A.
Sharks
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Krill
- D.
Fish
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B. BacteriaExplanation
In late 2010, it was reported that the Titanic wreckage was being consumed by a previously undiscovered species of bacteria.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How long was the Titanic?
- A.
882.5 feet (269 meters)
- B.
892.5 feet (272 meters)
- C.
872.5 feet (266 meters)
Correct Answer
A. 882.5 feet (269 meters)Explanation
The Titanic was 882.5 feet (269 meters) in length, which, at the time of its launch, placed it in a tie for the longest ship in the world.Rate this question:
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Which famous American businessman died in the sinking of the Titanic?
- A.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
- B.
J.P. Morgan
- C.
John Jacob Astor IV
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C. John Jacob Astor IVExplanation
John Jacob Astor IVRate this question:
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- 6.
The Titanic is one of the deadliest maritime accident.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 stands as one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives. The tragedy prompted significant changes in maritime safety regulations and continues to be remembered as a profound event in maritime history.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following was NOT among the Titanic's amenities?
- A.
Turkish bath
- B.
Swimming pool
- C.
Putting green
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C. Putting greenExplanation
The Titanic had a Turkish bath and a swimming pool but did not contain a putting green.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the captain of the Titanic?
- A.
Rupert Samuel Hubble
- B.
Edward John Smith
- C.
Lionel David Johnson
- D.
David Morgami Becker
Correct Answer
B. Edward John SmithExplanation
Edward John Smith was the captain of the Titanic; he died in the sinking of the ship.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which company operated the Titanic?
- A.
White Star Line
- B.
Purple Fish Line
- C.
Red Comet Line
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A. White Star LineExplanation
The White Star Line operated the RMS Titanic.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many crewmembers worked on the Titanic?
- A.
700
- B.
1200
- C.
900
- D.
300
Correct Answer
C. 900Explanation
Nine hundred crewmembers worked on the Titanic.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The titanic had_____lifeboats.
Correct Answer
20Explanation
The Titanic had only 20 lifeboats; it should have had at least twice as many.Rate this question:
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Did the Titanic have 200,000 of collection of linens?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given answer is true. The Titanic did have a collection of linens onboard. Linens were an important part of the luxury and comfort provided to the passengers on the ship. The linens included bed sheets, towels, tablecloths, and napkins, among other items. They were of high quality and were used to enhance the overall experience of the passengers during their voyage on the Titanic.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The Titanic's stores of food included how many tons of potatoes?
- A.
100 tons
- B.
40 tons
- C.
80 tons
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B. 40 tonsExplanation
The Titanic was loaded with 40 tons of potatoes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How much coal per day did the Titanic use?
- A.
544 tons
- B.
723 tons
- C.
334 tons
Correct Answer
A. 544 tonsExplanation
The Titanic used about 544 tons of coal per day to power its engines and other systems.Rate this question:
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