The original facts and details of the titanic disaster from the newspapers of the world bring forward the story in a vivid and striking way! Join the news stories in action as the first reports told of the rms titanic being towed to halifax and all the passengers saved in erroneous first reports. Learn how the survivors were saved and about the heroes of the night who sacrificed their own lives so that others may live.the story of the heroes and the wonderful new wireless device that was so critical in saving lives as well as startling new details of a fire on board the titanic which had been burning since the ship left port in southampton. You'll learn:

Who is the man responsible for the start of the passenger ocean liner boom?

Why were the workers on the titanic almost entirely protestant?

What was the name of the titanic's mascot cat?

Who were some of the richest people in the world on board the titanic and which of them survived?

How did some of the passengers on the titanic become heroes, while others proved to be zeroes?

What were some of the connections and coincidences the titanic had with another doomed passenger linger, the lusitania? The titanic examines the entire history and legacy of the ship, from its construction to its sinking, as well as the investigations and changes that followed, the discovery of the wreck in 1985, and even the current events surrounding the ship. Along the way, life aboard the titanic is analyzed through passengers' accounts, as are the tales of survival and death that continue to resonate. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the titanic like never before, in no time at all.

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