The Titanic
1) The Titanic was built between 1909 and 1911,
It was 269 metres in length and 53 metres in height.
2) The Titanic was ready to sail on the 31 March 1912. It took 3 years to build. The Titanic was a luxurious palace on water! She also was the biggest of her time!
3) There were over 2,200 people on board the Titanic, 900 were crew members. The passengers included holiday makers, business men and people hoping to start a new life in America!
4) Life on board Titanic depended on who you were and how much money you had…
First class: the wealthiest people travelled in first class, located at the top of the ship, and boy did they travel in style! They slept in private, spacious suites and enjoyed delicious food in an elaborate dining room. They had access to lots of facilities, like cafes, a swimming pool, squash courts, barber shop and a reading and writing room.
Second class: not too shabby, either, second class accommodation consisted of cabins with two or four beds and a sofa, storage facilities, a sink and a mirror. Second class passengers could also enjoy an outdoor promenade, relaxation room, library and dining room.
Did you Know........
Third class: the third class facilities were much more basic, but they were still far better than those on other boats at that time. Located at the bottom of the ship, cabins slept up to ten people and each had a sink and mirror. There was also a dining room where food was served three times a day. But the big down side? All 700 third class passengers had to share two bathtubs!
