Titanic Facts 5

Death Before Disaster: Eight men died while working on the Titanic. Harland and Wolff expected fifteen deaths. Death was more natural on the job than it is today. Above is a photo of shipyard workers laying down the keel of the Titanic.

That Was Quick: There were plans to salvage the wreck of the Titanic the day after the disaster.

Remains of the Lost: Robert Ballard has said it is possible that skeletons may remain deep within the ship, such as in the engine rooms or the third class cabins. Neither of which has ever been surveyed or photographed since before the sinking of the Titanic. He also said that bodies buried deep under debris, where scavengers can't get to, may still have human remains. All other bodies, more out in the elements, would have deteriorated by the 1940s at the latest, scientists say.

Said to be one of the last photos of Titanic Captain Edward Smith. 

He Should Have Listened: Titanic's captain, Edward Smith, is an icon with Titanic facts, stories, and mythology. He is also revered to as a legend and as a hero, and should be; he was instrumental in helping with the lifeboats during the sinking. He went down with his ship, which is considered the honorable thing to do when one is captain. He also has a statue in Beacon Park, Lichfield, England. But if there is one mistake to be had for Edward Smith it would be that he ignored six iceberg warnings.

Famous Last Words: A bonus Edward Smith trivia is an argument on what was his last words. Some say it was "Be British," or "Every man for himself." Both are debated, but no one knows for certain.

The Last Supper: 1st Class Passengers enjoyed filet mignon, saute of chicken, lamb, and roast duckling - just to name a few. 3rd Class Passengers only received porridge, cold beef, and pickles. But it came with the ticket, so it was free, and it was probably the only decent meal they ever had or would ever have again.

Dead Promises: Due to the guideline of the lifeboats, "Women and Children First", men had to wait their turn to board the lifeboats. A lot of men told their wives and kids that they would meet them later on another boat. Most never did.

Put a Cork in It: According to some survivors, the Titanic's lifeboats, the four collapsible Engelhardt lifeboats, was suppose to have a cork at the bottom. However, some did not, so passengers had to bail water out of the lifeboats. It was a matter of life and death even for those who escaped the Titanic. The photo above is a picture taken from the RMS Carpathia when they finally reached the Titanic survivors. This is collapsible lifeboat D, which was half filled with sea water when they reached the Carpathia.

Bonus Cork Fact: The inside of Titanic's life jacket was made of cork. In the above photo you see this young lady holding an actual life jacket from the Titanic.