What’s more, all content for the app is derived from the books and research of The History Press’ expert authors.
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Features include rare archive footage, details and photographs of the ship’s construction, the sinking timeline and ‘Did You Know?’ facts and Will appeal to a wide cross-section of app consumers, from the most dedicated Titanic enthusiast to children wanting to develop their knowledge of the Titanic’s maiden voyage. It’s the first app to detail every aspect of the Titanic legacy, following her journey from the docks of Belfast to her eventual resting place in the icy waters of the north Atlantic. With unique features, such as interactive deck plans, detailed biographies of the ship’s key figures, contemporary film, narrated survivor accounts and a wide range of photographs from every stage of the ship’s life, The Titanic Appprovides an innovative way to explore the story of the most famous luxury liner in history. This highly engaging and intuitive iPad app collates the knowledge of many of the world’s leading Titanic experts, providing the perfect platform to experience the ship’s journey. Now, as the centenary approaches, the world is enthralled by her story again.
Since the disaster the world has been fascinated by her story intensive inquiry and decades of research have uncovered an abundance of material, paying homage to the ‘ship of dreams’. On the night of 14th April 1912, RMS Titanic – considered unsinkable – struck an iceberg and sank in a little over two hours, resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people, a rude awakening in an age of ever larger and more luxurious liners. To learn more, click here for our comprehensive guide to the Titanic.By Terri Eaton | Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, The Titanic App is due to be released into the App store on 12th March, telling the story of her maiden voyage in the most engaging way to date. This article is part of our larger selection of posts about the Titanic. The total cost of the RMS Titanic was $7.5 million (1912). Details and pictures of the interior can be viewed on the layout page of this site. The next ten months were spent completing the interior of the ship. The rotation of the propellers powered the ship through the sea. Titanic had three propellers which were powered by steam. The fourth was added to make the ship look more powerful. Only three of the funnels were used to expel smoke and waste gasses. Titanic’s four funnels were constructed away from the site and were then transported to the shipyard for putting on the Titanic. Smoke and waste gasses were expelled through three funnels. The single ended boilers were 11 feet 9 inches long with the same diameter and three furnaces. The double ended boilers were 20 feet long, had a diameter of 15 feet 9 inches and contained six coal burning furnaces.
There were twenty-four double ended boilers and five single ended boilers which were housed in six boiler rooms. Shortly after Titanic hit the iceberg it was revealed that the first six compartments were flooded. Titanic was able to stay afloat if any two compartments or the first four became flooded. The doors could also be electronically closed from the bridge.
Each compartment had doors that were designed to close automatically if the water level rose above a certain height. Titanic was constructed with sixteen watertight compartments. The giant gantries constructed by Harland and Wolff Titanic Construction: Watertight Compartments The two ships were to be built side-by-side. Harland and Wolff had to make alterations to their shipyard (larger piers and gantries) to accommodate the giant liners, Titanic and her sister ship Olympic. Construction of the Titanic began in 1909.
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