Titanic is perhaps the most iconic ship in history, its tragic story known the world over. The most celebrated ocean liner of its time even before it first sailed, Titanic was an incredible feat of engineering and ambition.
The RMS Titanic, a ship said to be indestructible, struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage, killing more than 1,500 passengers and crew. The sinking occurred on the night of 14 April through to the morning of 15 April 1912 in the north Atlantic Ocean. These are some surprising details you may not know about the famed ship and its tragic ending.