What year did the Titanic sink? How the movie stacks up the the facts of the famous wreck.

Chances are you’ve heard the story of the RMS Titanic. On its voyage from the United Kingdom to New York City, the ocean liner hit an iceberg and sank. The wreck, famously dramatized in a 1997 movie, is a real-life event that made headlines  in the early 1900s. The story gained renewed interest earlier this year when a submersible on its way to visit the wreckage imploded, killing all 5 passengers on board.

But what’s fact and what’s fiction?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Titanic’s sinking, from the year to the number of survivors to the size of the boat. Feel free to play Celine Dion’s "My Heart Will Go On" for added ambiance as you read.

When did the Titanic sink?

The real-life Titanic sank at 2:20 a.m. April 15, 1912 – only four days into it’s first-ever voyage.

Where did the Titanic depart ?

The famed ocean liner took off from Southampton, England.

How many people were on the Titanic?

The ship had just over 2,200 people aboard – a mix of passengers and crew.

How many people died on the Titanic?

Over 1,500 people were killed in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. "RMS" stands for Royal Mail Ship.  

How many people survived the Titanic?

706 people in all survived the sinking, according to History.com. Notably, first-class passengers were 44% more likely to survive, while third-class passengers suffered much greater fatalities.

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Where did the Titanic sink?

The Titanic sank shortly after hitting an iceberg off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada. 

How big was the Titanic?

The Titanic was spectacularly large for its time, measuring 882 feet and 9 inches.

How many Titanic survivors are still alive?

None. The youngest passenger onboard was Millvina Dean, who was only 2 months old at the time. She was the longest-living Titanic survivor and died in 2009.

Is the Titanic still in the ocean?

Yes. Remnants of the Titanic wreck can still be found at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, though a bacteria lives in the remains and will eventually consume them by eating at the iron in the ship’s hull.

How long did the real Titanic sink?

It is approximated the Titanic took just over 2-and-a-half hours to sink fully.

Were  Jack and Rose on the real Titanic?

You may be familiar with the two romantic leads of the Oscar-winning James Cameron film – played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Or even the debate over whether they could have been saved at the movie’s end if Rose had just moved over a bit. In reality, these two people did not exist.

Who is the ‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’?

Molly Brown was an American socialite and activist who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Her life story was made into a musical and then a feature film entitled “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” starring Debbie Reynolds. Kathy Bates played Brown in 1997's "Titanic."

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