#26: The Last Celebration Before the Titanic Tragedy
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic’s majestic journey ended in disaster despite iceberg warnings. Ignoring cautions, it sped through the North Atlantic, setting the stage for one of history’s most tragic maritime accidents.
The Titanic’s haste remains a problem. Attempting an avoidance maneuver, it collided with an iceberg, compromising 5 of its 16 watertight compartments—meant to protect it. Recent evidence indicates a pre-existing hull weakness due to an onboard coal fire.