The Titanic Research Paper

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On March 31st 1909 the largest passenger ship was being created, called The Titanic. Titanic means exceptional strength or big in power, taking it three years to create the finest, nobody thought The Titanic would sink when hitting an iceberg, killing 1,503 and leaving only 705 that survived the tragic event. “The RMS Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service and was the second of three Olympic-class ocean liners operated by the White Star Line”(Wikipedia). The Titanic has many interesting facts such as when it was made, the life on board, and how all the rich man's dream sinks.

When and How it was Created
In March 1909 began the creation of The Titanic in Belfast, north Ireland, on the second of these three ocean …show more content…

Such as if you were part of first class and you were worried or strike an interest in your physical fitness, The Titanic offered an exercise fitness.”These included a squash court where passengers could play for a fee of 50 cents per match” (Life on Board: Recreation). They also has a swimming pool,a squash court,and electric bathes. The elevator lift was only used by first class attendants, to travel through the decks.First class living quarters were the finest of the hotels. “These suites also included two bedrooms, a sitting room, two wardrobe rooms, a private bath, and a room for the occupant’s personal servant. Ship stewards and stewardesses were also available around the clock to meet any request made by first class passengers “( Passenger Life Aboard The Titanic). Everyone in first class were such educated and smart people. As you can imagine a great deal of attention went to these …show more content…

The Titanic provided deck games such as shuffleboard and ring toss, and board games such as chess and backgammon” (Life on Board: Recreation). One of the best things for second class was the library for them it wasn't used for just reading but a place where passengers could socialize amongst each other.
For third class passengers,they were mostly immigrants, and well they were basically left to find their own entertainment in their small living area or on the poop deck. “ Sleeping arrangements were somewhat cramped, with four or six-berth cabins, along with dormitories that had up to 8 bunks” ( Passenger Life Aboard The Titanic).

The ship was the home to 322 first class, 275 second class, and 712 third class passengers. With a crew of 900 that would attend to the passengers. There was four restaurants on the ship. Came with two barber shops and two libraries, a gymnasium, a fully equipped dark photography room. The most important function of the ship was the dining

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