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Separating Fact From Fiction: Put Your Titanic Knowledge to the Test

By: Julia | Published: Apr 21, 2024

The Titanic remains an incredibly well-known ship, even more than 100 years after it sank in the Atlantic Ocean. Considered one of the worst shipwrecks in history, both researchers and amateur historians alike have made it their mission to learn more about this tragedy.

The many movies about the shipwreck — such as A Night to Remember (1958) and Titanic (1997) — have also fueled interest in the Titanic’s story. Test your own knowledge of this worldwide famous ship with this quiz below!

At what time did the Titanic hit the iceberg that would eventually sink it?

A) 8:40 p.m.
B) 10:35 p.m.
C) 11:40 p.m.
D) 3:00 a.m.

An old photo of the iceberg that may have sunk the Titanic.

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Answer:

11:40 p.m.

An old photograph of the iceberg that may have sunk the Titanic.

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When did the Titanic sink?

A) April 9, 1912
B) April 15, 1912
C) August 1, 1918
D) It’s unknown

A 1912 painting by Willy Stöwer depicting the sinking of the Titanic.

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Answer:

April 15, 1912

An old photograph of the Titanic.

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Exactly how long was the Titanic, from bow to stern?

A) 477 feet, 9 inches
B) 600 feet, 2 inches
C) 882 feet, 9 inches
D) 1,303 feet, 7 inches

An old photograph of the Titanic, as seen in 1912.

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Answer:

882 feet, 9 inches

The Titanic leaving Ireland in 1912, with a small boat of people rowing away from the ship.

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Who was the Captain of the Titanic?

A) Edward John Smith
B) Thomas Andrews
C) J. Bruce Ismay
D) Charles Lightoller

An old black and white portrait photograph of Edward John Smith, the Captain of the Titanic.

Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons

Answer:

Edward John Smith

An old photograph from 1912 of Captain Edward John Smith on board the Titanic.

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The Titanic had many amenities and lavish features on board, earning it the nickname “Millionaire’s Special.” What didn’t the ship have?

A) Swimming pool
B) Operating room
C) Turkish baths
D) Basketball court

A reconstruction of the Titanic smoking room on board the ship.

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Answer:

Basketball court

A 1900s black and white photo of a first-class suite on board the Titanic.

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After the Titanic broke in two, how long did it take for the bow of the ship to fully reach the bottom of the ocean, according to researchers?

A) 1 minute
B) 6 minutes
C) 40 minutes
D) 1 hour

The Titanic seen traveling in 1912.

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Answer:

6 minutes

The bow of the Titanic ship at the bottom of the ocean, as seen in 2004.

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When the Titanic began to sink, how many people were on board?

A) 1,553
B) 2, 223
C) 3,878
D) 3,900

An old black and white photograph of three men on board the Titanic.

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Answer:

2,223

Passengers seen on board the Titanic, including a young boy, in a 1912 photo.

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How many people managed to survive the Titanic’s sinking?

A) 103
B) 409
C) 613
D) 705

A black and white photo from 1912 that shows one lifeboat full of Titanic survivors.

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Answer:

705

Two lifeboats holding Titanic survivors in a 1912 photograph.

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What was the company that owned the Titanic?

A) Moonlight Line
B) Ocean Line
C) Atlantic Line
D) White Star Line

A 1912 photograph of the Titanic’s second-class portside section.

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Answer:

White Star Line

The Titanic seen traveling near other boats in 1912.

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How many lifeboats were on board the Titanic for survivors to use?

A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 50

Three lifeboats containing Titanic victims being raised up to the Carpathia.

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Answer:

20

All of the recovered lifeboats from the Titanic seen in a 1912 photograph.

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About how long did it take for the Titanic to be built?

A) One year
B) Three years
C) Five years
D) Ten years

An old photograph depicting the Titanic being built.

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Answer:

Three years

Men working on the construction of the Titanic in a photo from 1909.

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When were the ruins of the Titanic finally discovered?

A) 1945
B) 1972
C) 1985
D) 1999

A 2004 view of Captain Smith’s bathroom on the Titanic seen in the wreckage at the bottom of the sea.

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Answer:

1985

A model of the Titanic wreck.

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How long did it take until the Titanic fully sank?

A) 40 minutes
B) 2 hours and 40 minutes
C) 4 hours and 30 minutes
D) 7 hours and 10 minutes

A 1913 artwork of the Titanic by Harry J. Jansen.

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Answer:

2 hours and 40 minutes

Artwork depicting the sinking of the Titanic.

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What ship rescued some of the Titanic survivors?

A) Lusitania
B) USS Ulysses
C) Carpathia
D) Olympic

The Titanic next to the Olympic, as seen in an old black and white photograph.

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Answer:

Carpathia

Titanic survivors on board the Carpathia after being rescued.

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The wreckage of the Titanic can be found off of what coast?

A) England
B) Maine, United States
C) Iceland
D) Newfoundland, Canada

An old photograph from 1912 of a lifeboat full of Titanic survivors.

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Answer:

Newfoundland, Canada

A black and white photo from 1912 of many people in a crowd waiting for the Carpathia to arrive with Titanic survivors.

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