The search for a missing submersible with five people aboard took a bleak turn Thursday when the U.S. Coast Guard said a debris field was found at the bottom of the ocean near the Titanic, and the critical 96-hour mark passed when breathable air could have run out.
Titanic by the numbers: 10 things to know about the 'unsinkable' ship
882 feet
The RMS Titanic was 882 feet, 9 inches long, and 92 feet wide.
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175 feet
The Titanic was 175 feet tall. The boat deck was 60 feet above water, and the bottom of the boat went 34 feet below the water line.
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4 smokestacks
The Titanic had four smokestacks, although only three carried smoke from the ship’s furnaces. The fourth was used to ventilate the kitchens and for aesthetic purposes.
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21 knots
The Titanic travelled at a cruising speed of 21 knots (24 mph) and had a top speed of 23 knots (26 mph).
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3 propellers
The Titanic had three propellers. The central propeller was used in open seas, while the two on the sides were used for navigation and could be run in reverse.
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9 decks
The Titanic had 9 decks.
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159 furnaces
The Titanic was powered by 159 coal-burning furnaces.
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14,000 gallons
The Titanic used 14,000 gallons of drinking water every day.
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75,000 pounds
The Titanic carried, among other foods, 75,000 pounds of meat and 40 tons of potatoes.
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2,208 people
On its maiden voyage, the Titanic carried 2,208 people: 1,496 passengers and 712 crew members.
