Which famous ocean liner sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?
AnswerTitanic
RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in April 1912.
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7 fact-checked facts about cruise ships, ocean liners and life at sea, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a ship's galley?
AnswerIts kitchen
The galley is where food is prepared on board.
Going deeper
What is a knot as a unit of speed?
AnswerOne nautical mile per hour
Ships and aircraft measure speed in knots.
What does a muster drill prepare cruise passengers for?
AnswerGathering at assembly stations in an emergency
Passengers learn where to go and what to do in an emergency.
What is a repositioning cruise?
AnswerA one-way voyage that moves a ship to a new region for the season
Ships reposition between regions like the Caribbean and Europe.
Expert level
Which ship rescued the Titanic's survivors in 1912?
AnswerRMS Carpathia
The Carpathia picked up about 700 survivors.
In which year did the Panama Canal open?
Answer1914
The canal opened in August 1914.
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