As one of the most famous ships in history, the Titanic, despite being sunk for a long time on the seabed, has always been a topic of great interest to many people. Besides the sinking of the Titanic and many stories about its passengers, there are still many other facts about this ship that few people know.
1. All third class passengers share 2 baths
Although third-class passengers on the Titanic had better accommodations than other ships, the amenities they received were still pretty bad compared to now. According to ABC News, the number of passengers in the third-class cabin of the Titanic fell between 700 and 1,000 passengers. However, all of these guests can only share 2 bathtubs instead of having a private bathroom like other luxury cabins.
2. Cheese from the Titanic is still edible
When the wreck of the Titanic was discovered, most of the food that had sunk with it many years earlier had completely decomposed. But according to some sources, some cheese that has been hidden in the pantry for a long time can still be used.
“Some foods, such as cheese, are protected from decay by the very activity of the microorganisms that initiate the decomposition process. If kept in a box, it can stay intact for a long time. a long time.” – said microbiologist Holger W. Jannasch.
3. Game of Thrones was filmed at the same place where the Titanic was built
Few people know that the RMS Titanic was actually built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Incidentally, the TV series Game of Thrones was primarily filmed at various locations in Northern Ireland, including Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, an industrial complex and studios. The old Titanic was repurposed as a film and television production base.
4. The story of the Navratil brothers
Michel and Edmond Navratil are two brothers who were kidnapped by their biological father. Two brothers were brought aboard the Titanic to start a new life in America without their mother. After the tragedy happened to the ship, two brothers then 2 and 4 years old were fortunate to be among the survivors and were found by their mother when their picture was in a newspaper.
5. The Story of Violet Constance Jessop
Violet Constance Jessop is a flight attendant and a nurse. She is known for having survived not one but two shipwrecks. First, she was lucky to escape the sinking of the Titanic. The second time, she also survived the incident of the Britannic under similar circumstances.
6. Two books predicting the tragedy of Titanic
Before the Titanic sailed for the first time and encountered tragedy, two mysterious books, predicting events that coincided with this disaster, were published.
The first book was written in 1886 by WT Stead, a renowned psychic and investigative journalist. The story is about an ocean liner that hits an iceberg and sinks, killing many people. The second, Futility or the Wreck of the Titan, by Thomas Andrews, was published in 1912, just a few months before the Titanic’s maiden voyage.
Both books have many uncanny similarities to the real-life sinking of the Titanic, including the ship’s name, size, lack of lifeboats, and the cause of the disaster (crushing an iceberg). The coincidence of these two books leads many to believe that they may be some kind of omens or prophecy.
7. There will be Titanic II, but it’s still on hold
Australian businessman Clive Palmer and his company, Blue Star Line, are said to be planning to build a Titanic-inspired ship. Accordingly, the ship will be set up to make the transatlantic voyage, the unfinished journey of the anti-origin session. The trip was supposed to be made in 2022, however, the project seems to be stalled.
Source: Bright Side
