Almost 110 years have passed since the legendary passenger liner Titanic sank in the Atlantic on the night of April 15, 1912. There is no earthling who does not know this story, because it shook and still shakes the whole world. The Titanic was the largest passenger ship of its time. about 700 people survived the accident when they collided with an iceberg. Do you know that there were also at least 5 Slovenians on board? Two survived the disaster.
Now you can embark on one of the most interesting adventures on Earth, where you will collaborate with Ocean Gate Expeditions could explore the wreckage of the Titanic.
It is an 8-day sailing and diving trip that will take you from St. John's Newfoundland on the Atlantic coast of Canada to the site of the sinking. You will also board the submarine Titanic, which will take you to shipwreck. There are, of course, limited places available, so be among the select few to see the Titanic in person.
Titanic movie
It is a spectacular epic story that brings to life the fateful maiden voyage of the $7.5 million Titanic, which ended tragically on April 15, 1912. Writer-director James Cameron used top-notch cinematic effects for this magnificent production that won 11 Academy Awards.
The film follows lovers Jack, a young artist with no money, and Rose, a wealthy fiancee. They come from different parts of society, but they are united by passion, love and a rebellious spirit.
Some interesting facts about the Titanic
- The Titanic lies 3,784 meters underwater.
- The iceberg that hit the ship may have protruded 100 meters above the water.
- More than half of the people on board could have survived if all available lifeboat space had been used.
- The first lifeboat was launched an hour after hitting the iceberg.
- The ship was carrying 2,223 passengers and crew. Of the 2,223 people on board the Titanic, 1,517 did not survive.
- The construction of the ship took more than two years.
- The last Titanic lunch menu sold for tens of thousands of dollars and had 11 courses.
- There were only 23 women on board from the crew, out of a total of 908.
- On board were 20,000 bottles of beer, 1,500 bottles of wine and 8,000 cigars – all for passengers traveling in first class.
- Two of the nine dogs were among those rescued.
- There were 26 newlyweds on board.
- On board they had a gym, swimming pool, Turkish bath, squash court.
- As the ship sank for two hours, the musicians played music.
