#41: The Titanic’s Fiery Challenge
As the Titanic embarked from Southampton, a coal bunker blaze was managed with sheer manpower. The crew combated the flames using shovels, enabling the ship to proceed with necessary repairs.
The relentless heat warped the metal near the boiler room, creating a buckled wave appearance and a critical hole along the watertight compartment’s seam. The engine team hastily patched the damage, hoping to reach their destination safely.