Titanic Unpacked

• History
• Primary Education

Titanic Unpacked

Use what you already know 

Learn some new facts

Get ready to take part

Reflect on what you have learned

When you see this symbol...

In what year did Titanic set sail?

1. 1910
2. 1911
3. 1912
4. 1913

What was special about the fourth funnel?

1. It puffed coloured smoke
2. It was shorter than the others
3. It didn't work as a funnel
4. It held the Captain's bed

What was the Captain's name?

1. Edward J Smith
2. Edward B Smith
3. Edwin J Smith
4. Edward J Smithson

Did you know?

The sailing of Titanic was to be Captain Smith's final voyage before he retired from service. 

Edward J Smith

He was born in January 1850 and left school at 13. He joined the White Star Line in 1880. He had a reputation as a safe captain, and was trusted with the White Star Line's newest ships.

How many rivets were used in the construction of Titanic?

1. 3000
2. 300,000
3. 300,000,000
4. 3,000,000

• Rivets held every part of the ship together
• Could be put in by machine or hand
  
• Five people were in each riveting team
• This was hard, heavy work! Can you think of some risks associated with this job?

Riveting Facts!

How were the passengers separated on Titanic?

1. Class A, B and C
2. By fashion sense
3. First, Second and Third class
4. By height

Which is the correct presentation of the White Star Line logo?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Put the list of ports in the order that the Titanic called at them. (Drag and drop the images)

Southampton

Cobh/Queenstown

Cherbourg

Belfast

What do you think is the main reason why the Titanic hit the iceberg?

Lack of binoculars

Ice warnings were missed

The speed of the ship

The calm sea and dark night

More ice on the northerly route

What do you think contributed to the loss of so many passengers from the Titanic?

Not enough lifeboats for everyone on board

Staff and crew were not fully trained on evacuation

Lifeboats were not filled to capacity

Passengers had never taken part in a safety drill

The bitter cold due to the season and time of night

What is your favourite fact about Titanic?

How did you enjoy the lesson?

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