Illustration showing the interior of the Titanic as it began to sink

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Go Inside the Titanic

October 16, 2023

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Survivors of the shipwreck waited for rescue.

Construction on the Titanic began in 1909. For more than two years, thousands of men worked on the ship. It was dangerous work. Eight men died, and more than 200 were injured. In the end, the workers built the biggest, fanciest ship of its time.

The Titanic had the most advanced safety features at the time. It was thought to be unsinkable. Sadly, it was not. The ship hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912, during its first voyage. The huge chunk of ice scraped the side of the Titanic. The ship’s rivets popped out. Water rushed into the ship. Before long, it sank.

Look inside one of history’s most famous ships—before the disaster.

1. Stern: The back of the ship

2. A Fake Funnel: This smokestack didn't work. It was only for decoration.

3. On the Lookout: Crew members scanned the water ahead from a high platform called the crow’s nest.

4. Bow: The front of the ship

5. Boiler Rooms: About 180 men worked here. The workers shoveled about a million pounds of coal a day to fuel the fires that powered the ship.

6. The Biggest Ship: The ship was nearly as long as three football fields.

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Lifeboats

These small boats are used in major emergencies. There were not enough lifeboats on the Titanic to save everyone on board.

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Wireless Room

Crew members tried to radio, or call, for help when the Titanic started sinking. It took hours for the closest ship to arrive and rescue people.

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First-Class Cabins

Wealthy passengers paid thousands of dollars for fancy cabins, or rooms. They had extra cabins for their maids and butlers.

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¡Sube a bordo del Titanic!

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Los supervivientes del naufragio esperaron a ser rescatados.

La construcción del Titanic comenzó en 1909. Durante más de dos años, miles de hombres trabajaron en el barco. Era un trabajo peligroso. Hubo 8 muertes y más de 200 accidentes. Finalmente, los trabajadores construyeron el barco más grande y elegante del momento.

El Titanic contaba con los dispositivos de seguridad más avanzados de la época. Se creía que no se podía hundir. Por desgracia, no fue así. El buque chocó contra un iceberg en su primer viaje, el 14 de abril de 1912.

El gran bloque de hielo raspó el lateral del Titanic. Los remaches del barco saltaron. El barco se llenó rápidamente de agua. Al poco tiempo, se hundió.

Echa un vistazo al interior de uno de los barcos más famosos de la historia, antes de la tragedia.

1. Popa: La parte de atrás del barco

2. Esta chimenea no funcionaba. Era solo de adorno.

3. Al acecho: Los miembros de la tripulación vigilaban el agua desde una plataforma elevada llamada puesto de vigía.

4. Proa: La parte de delante del barco

5. Sala de calderas: Aquí trabajaban unos 180 hombres. Cada día, los trabajadores echaban cerca de un millón de libras de carbón con palas a los hornos para mover el barco.

6. El barco era casi tan largo como tres campos de fútbol.

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Botes salvavidas

Estos pequeños botes son para emergencias graves. En el Titanic no había botes salvavidas suficientes para salvar a todos los pasajeros.

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Sala de transmisiones

Los miembros de la tripulación trataron de pedir ayuda por radio cuando el Titanic comenzó a hundirse. El barco más cercano tardó varias horas en llegar y rescatar a la gente.