Titanic Fire and Design Issues

The Titanic was initially believed to be unsinkable, even after hitting an iceberg. However, a fire in a coal bunker, which was dismissed in the official inquiry, may have contributed to the disaster. John Daly, a fireman on the Titanic, described the fire's severity and the challenges faced in extinguishing it. Despite efforts, the fire worsened, and passengers were kept unaware. The video explores whether the iceberg alone caused the sinking or if the fire played a significant role.

What was the Titanic initially designed to withstand?

• Iceberg strikes

• Collisions with other ships

• Pirate attacks

• Storms at sea

Who was the naval architect aboard the Titanic?

• John Daly

• Captain Smith

• Thomas Andrews

• Lord Commissioner

What was the outcome two hours after the iceberg collision?

• The ship remained afloat

• The ship sank

• The ship changed course

• The ship was repaired

What did the official inquiry in 1912 mention about the Titanic?

• A navigation error

• A storm at sea

• A design flaw

• A fire in a coal bunker

What was the presiding Lord Commissioner's stance on the fire?

• He considered it a major factor

• He dismissed it as a factor

• He was unaware of it

• He blamed the crew for it

Who described the serious fire in the coal storage bunkers?

• A passenger

• Thomas Andrews

• John Daly

• Captain Smith

When was the fire in the coal bunkers discovered?

• Upon arrival in Southampton

• After hitting the iceberg

• During the maiden voyage

• Before leaving Belfast

What was the procedure for handling coal bunker fires?

• Flooding the bunker

• Digging out the burning coal

• Ignoring it

• Letting it burn out

What was the state of the fire as the Titanic sailed?

• It was spreading to other areas

• It was extinguished

• It was under control

• It was getting worse

Were the passengers informed about the fire?

• Only the first-class passengers were informed

• They were informed after the fire was out

• Yes, immediately

• No, they were not informed