Chapter 1 – A Closer Look at the Titanic
The book Titanic- National Geographic Readers begins by exploring the Titanic's history. The Titanic, which was unfortunately sunk in 1912, is an interesting story that deserves to be heard by many. This chapter dives into just that, taking a closer look at the why the Titanic became a victim of the Atlantic Ocean. It looks at the ship's size, shape, and class, as well as the passenger list. It also details some of the rich history surrounding the Titanic, such as how the ship was considered to be one of the safest ships ever built at the time. Lastly, it explains why the Titanic sunk the way it did in an attempt to gain an understanding of how such a tragedy could occur.
For example, the Titanic was 882 feet long and 175 feet high. This was much larger than most ships of the time, so it was thought to be indestructible. However, the Titanic was unfortunately hit and sunk by an iceberg, which explains the tragedy of the story. This chapter also looks into how there were many different classes of passengers, ranging from first to third. It explains how the lower classes were placed on the lower decks of the ship and were not provided with the same luxuries as the higher classes. This gives an understanding of the unfairness of the passengers aboard the Titanic and how ultimately, the lower classes were not given the same chance of survival as the higher class passengers.
Chapter 2 – What Caused the Titanic to Sink
This chapter of Titanic- National Geographic Readers focuses on the events that caused the Titanic to sink. It looks into the decisions that the crew made leading up to the Titanic’s crash, such as sailing at an increased speed. It also dives into the role that the iceberg played and includes testimonies from survivors and witnesses. It examines the importance of the emergency boat procedures and how the lack of such procedures contributed to the number of fatalities. Additionally, it investigates the design flaws in the Titanic that caused the ship to sink faster than normal, as well as the consequences of such flaws.
For example, this chapter explains how the Titanic was traveling at a much faster speed than it was intended for. This was due to a calculation error by the officers aboard the ship. The decision to travel at an increased speed led to the increased possibility of hitting an iceberg. This unfortunately became a reality because the officers mistook an iceberg for a small wave in the distance. Additionally, this chapter reveals that the Titanic did not have enough lifeboats aboard for all of the passengers. This explains why so many people lost their lives in the tragedy, as they did not have enough lifeboats to save them.
Chapter 3 – The Aftermath of the Titanic Tragedy
The final chapter of Titanic- National Geographic Readers looks into the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic. It examines the impact that the disaster made on those who survived, as well as the families of those who were lost on the Titanic. It tells the story of how the tragedy was embraced by many in the press, and how Hollywood retells the story over and over again. It goes on to detail the unsuccessful attempts to save the Titanic, as well as the people and organizations that were responsible for the disaster. This chapter also looks into the impact that the Titanic had on the maritime industry, as it changed the way ships were built and operated since the tragedy.
For example, this chapter looks into how the Titanic tragedy changed the maritime industry. It explains that after the Titanic, more emphasis was placed on safety regulations and the number of lifeboat requirements aboard ships. Additionally, this chapter dives into the new technology that was created in order to help avoid such a disaster from occurring again. This technology includes the use of sonar systems, as well as the reevaluation of safety protocols. Lastly, it looks into the Titanic's legacy, which was one of tragedy, but also one of courage and resilience.
