The Titanic is one of the most famous ships in history. Here are 10 amazing facts that might surprise you!
1. It Was HUGE
The Titanic was 882 feet long — that's almost as long as three football fields placed end to end!
2. It Had a Swimming Pool
The Titanic was one of the first ships to have a heated swimming pool on board. It also had a gym, a library, and even a squash court!
3. There Were Dogs on Board
At least 12 dogs were on the Titanic, and three of them survived! They were small enough to be carried onto the lifeboats.
4. The Iceberg Was Spotted Too Late
Lookouts spotted the iceberg only 37 seconds before the ship hit it. That wasn't enough time to turn such a large ship.
5. The Band Played On
The ship's musicians continued playing music to keep passengers calm as the ship was sinking. They're remembered as heroes.
6. It Took 2 Hours and 40 Minutes to Sink
Even though the Titanic was called "unsinkable," it sank in less than three hours after hitting the iceberg.
7. There Weren't Enough Lifeboats
The Titanic only had lifeboats for about half the people on board. After the disaster, new laws required ships to have enough lifeboats for everyone.
8. The Wreck Wasn't Found for 73 Years
The Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and wasn't discovered until 1985!
9. It Was the Most Expensive Ship Ever Built
Building the Titanic cost $7.5 million in 1912. That would be about $200 million today!
10. There Are Still Items Being Found
Scientists and researchers continue to discover artifacts from the Titanic, helping us learn more about the people who were on board.