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The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
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The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Illustration showing the relative proportions - normally about a tenth of the volume of an iceberg is above water - with a ship for scale. The White Star Line ship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland on 14 April 1912. She was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable. In the collision, five of her watertight compartments were compromised and she sank. Out of the 2228 people on board, only 705 survived. A major cause of the loss of life was the insufficient number of lifeboats she carried. Page 18, from " Titanic In Memoriam Number", a special supplement in " The Daily Graphic" newspaper issued following the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912, published on 20 April 1912
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This photo print, titled "The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20,1912" offers a striking visual representation of the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The illustration showcases the relative proportions of an iceberg, with only about a tenth of its volume visible above water. A ship is included in the image to provide scale and emphasize the immense size of both the iceberg and the ill-fated ocean liner. The White Star Line's RMS Titanic was considered a marvel of engineering at that time - luxurious and believed to be unsinkable. However, tragedy struck on April 14th when she collided with an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland. Five watertight compartments were compromised, leading to her eventual sinking. The consequences were devastating; out of 2228 people on board, only 705 survived. One major factor contributing to this loss was insufficient lifeboats carried by the Titanic. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of this disaster's human toll. Published as part of "Titanic In Memoriam Number" in "The Daily Graphic" newspaper on April 20th, just days after the sinking occurred, it captures not only a historical moment but also highlights how science and physics play crucial roles in transportation safety at sea. This powerful image continues to evoke emotions even today as we reflect upon one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.
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