The Titanic sinking is one of the most famous real life catastrophes. Let’s look at some facts and Trivia about the maiden voyage that would become an icon despite the tragedy.
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Titanic Trivia
The Titanic sank in 1914, but its story continues to ring across a century and beyond. The great ship had become a source of much study, knowledge, and culture, even before the movie came out. Let’s look at some Titanic facts that we have discovered from the time the British passenger liner launched to the time its wreckage was discovered.
- In 1912, RMS Titanic was the largest ship in the world.
- The ship weighed 825 tons.
- It cost over $7,500,000 to build the RMS Titanic.
- Two people died when the Titanic was still being built.
- More than 1,500 people died in the Titanic sinking.
- Only 174 third-class passengers survived the ordeal.
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| In what year did the Titanic sink? | â–¶ 1912 |
| Who was the female lead in the movie “Titanic”? | â–¶ Kate Winslet |
| What was the full name of the Titanic? | â–¶ RMS Titanic |
| Who directed the Titanic movie? | â–¶ James Cameron |
| What was the name of the character that Kate Winslet played in the Titanic movie? | â–¶ Rose DeWitt Bukater |
| What was the name of the character that Leonardo Dicaprio played? | â–¶ Jack Dawson |
| Who played the old Rose in the movie? | â–¶ Gloria Stuart, who was also a real Titanic survivor |
| When was the Titanic wreck found? | â–¶ September 1, 1985 |
| What was the name of the company that owned the Titanic? | â–¶ White Star Line |
| Where was the Titanic heading before it sank? | â–¶ New York City |
| How many first-class passengers were on the Titanic? | â–¶ 324 |
| What day did the Titanic hit the Iceberg and sink? | â–¶ 14 April |
| How many crew members died on the Titanic? | â–¶ 688 |
| Every when do Cunard ships raise the White Star flag to remember the Titanic’s sinking? | â–¶ Every 15 April |
| What is the name of the actress who played the Unsinkable Molly Brown in the 1997 movie Titanic? | â–¶ Kathy Bates |
| In what ocean did the Titanic sink? | â–¶ The North Atlantic Ocean |
| How many lifeboats were on the Titanic? | â–¶ 20 |
| Who directed the 1997 Titanic movie? | â–¶ James Cameron |
| How long did it take for the Titanic to sink after hitting the iceberg? | â–¶ 2 hours and 40 minutes |
| How many people were on board the Titanic when it sank? | â–¶ 2,224 |
| What was the name of the Titanic’s captain? | â–¶ Edward John Smith |
| What was the name of the iceberg that the Titanic hit? | â–¶ No name |
| Who played the role of Jack in the Titanic movie? | â–¶ Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Who played the role of Rose in the Titanic movie? | â–¶ Kate Winslet |
| How much did the Titanic movie cost to make? | â–¶ $200 million |
| Who wrote the song “My Heart Will Go On” for the Titanic movie? | â–¶ James Horner |
| What was the name of the company that owned the Titanic? | â–¶ White Star Line |
| What was the Titanic’s final destination? | â–¶ New York City |
| How many people survived the sinking of the Titanic? | â–¶ 710 |
| What was the Titanic’s route before it sank? | â–¶ Southampton to New York |
| What was the name of the wireless operator who sent the Titanic’s distress signal? | â–¶ John “Jack” Phillips |
| How long did it take for the rescue ship Carpathia to arrive on the scene? | â–¶ 4 hours |
| What was the name of the ship that was close enough to have saved many lives but didn’t come to the Titanic’s aid? | â–¶ SS Californian |
| How many Oscars did the Titanic movie win? | â–¶ 11 |
| What was the name of the richest passenger on the Titanic? | â–¶ John Jacob Astor IV |
| What was the name of the newspaper that broke the story of the Titanic sinking? | â–¶ New York Times |
| How many passengers and crew were on board the Titanic when it sank? | â–¶ 2,223 |
| Who played the character of Rose in the Titanic movie? | â–¶ Kate Winslet |
| How long did it take for the Titanic to sink after hitting the iceberg? | â–¶ 2 hours and 40 minutes |
| What was the final song played by the Titanic’s band before the ship sank? | â–¶ “Nearer, My God, to Thee” |
| What was the name of the company that built the Titanic? | â–¶ Harland and Wolff |
| How many Oscars did the Titanic movie win? | â–¶ 11 |
| Who played the character of Jack in the Titanic movie? | â–¶ Leonardo DiCaprio |
| What was the estimated cost to build the Titanic? | â–¶ $7.5 million |
| How many people were saved from the sinking of the Titanic? | â–¶ 710 |
| What was the name of the ship that was supposed to be the Titanic’s sister ship? | â–¶ The Britannic |
| Who wrote the screenplay for the Titanic movie? | â–¶ James Cameron |
| What was the Titanic’s top speed? | â–¶ 24 knots |
| What was the name of the iceberg that the Titanic hit? | â–¶ It didn’t have a name |
| How many children died in the sinking of the Titanic? | â–¶ Approximately 52 |
| What was the name of the Californian, the ship that saw the Titanic’s distress signals but didn’t come to its aid? | â–¶ The SS Californian |
| What was the final message sent from the Titanic’s wireless room? | â–¶ “CQD Titanic calling, come at once, we have struck a berg” |
| What was the estimated value of the Titanic’s cargo when it sank? | â–¶ $420,000 |
| What was the name of the Titanic’s captain? | â–¶ Edward Smith |
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
His friends call him the Question Master.
