Chapter
Description of the Titanic's Construction
12:34 - 21:47 (09:12)
A description of the construction of the Titanic and the tools used, including the massive amount of coal that was consumed and the Great Gantry used to assemble it.
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The engineering design of Titanic included four smokestacks, of which only three were necessary, possibly making the ship more vulnerable to damage.
12:34 - 15:57 (03:22)
Summary
The engineering design of Titanic included four smokestacks, of which only three were necessary, possibly making the ship more vulnerable to damage. Despite being well-built, the ship was also subject to other design flaws that contributed to its tragic demise.
ChapterDescription of the Titanic's Construction
EpisodeHow the Titanic Worked: Part One
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Titanic had numerous innovative features, including 16 bulkhead compartments in its hull and the use of coal as fuel to move the ship.
15:57 - 18:27 (02:30)
Summary
The Titanic had numerous innovative features, including 16 bulkhead compartments in its hull and the use of coal as fuel to move the ship. The ship was capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots.
ChapterDescription of the Titanic's Construction
EpisodeHow the Titanic Worked: Part One
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Titanic had a fire on board before its maiden voyage, which could have potentially weakened the ship's hull and made it more vulnerable to the iceberg collision that sank it.
18:27 - 19:37 (01:10)
Summary
The Titanic had a fire on board before its maiden voyage, which could have potentially weakened the ship's hull and made it more vulnerable to the iceberg collision that sank it.
ChapterDescription of the Titanic's Construction
EpisodeHow the Titanic Worked: Part One
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A new photo reveals a stripe across the hull of the Titanic where the iceberg hit.
19:37 - 21:47 (02:09)
Summary
A new photo reveals a stripe across the hull of the Titanic where the iceberg hit. The Great Gantry was a skeletal structure built to help construct the massive ship.