Titanic

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What was the Titanic?

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The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.

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Why did telegraph operators prioritize personal messages?

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They made more money sending personal messages from passengers.

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What mistake did Ismay make with a message?

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He put the message in his pocket instead of acting on it.

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Which class was flooded first during the Titanic disaster?

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3rd class was flooded first.

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Why might the crew not have taken iceberg warnings seriously?

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They had not seen anything dangerous so far.

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Did the staff care more about 1st and 2nd class passengers than 3rd class?

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True, the staff prioritized 1st and 2nd class passengers.

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What was the role of Captain Smith on the Titanic?

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Captain Smith was the captain of the Titanic during its maiden voyage.

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What happened to the Titanic on April 15, 1912?

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The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

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What was the significance of the Titanic's sinking?

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The sinking of the Titanic led to changes in maritime safety regulations.

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What was the main reason for the Titanic's sinking?

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The Titanic sank primarily due to hitting an iceberg.

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