30+ Rare Titanic Photos Guaranteed To Give You Goosebumps

Published on 03/19/2024
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RMS Stands for Something You Wouldn’t Expect

The letters RMS, which stood for Royal Mail Ship, were carried by every British ship at the period when the Titanic was carrying out its journey. The origin of this word can be traced back to the year 1840, when the British government began to contract only the ships that were the quickest and most dependable to transport letters. In the course of time, the RMS prefix became recognized as a symbol of distinction and quality.

RMS Stands For Something You Wouldn't Expect

RMS Stands For Something You Wouldn’t Expect

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The crew was diligent to a fault

Nine hundred and eight crew men were on board the Titanic. A greater proportion of the crew members perished than any other group, with the exception of men of the second and third classes. When the initial hit occurred, the boiler rooms flooded, which resulted in the loss of many of them. Other individuals were killed while attempting to rescue passengers from below decks. In an effort to safeguard the mail that they had been tasked with protecting, all five postmen lost their lives.

The Crew Was Dutiful To A Fault

The crew was diligent to a fault

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