Trying to Find the Missing Stern
The stern, or aft part of a ship, is an important structural component. The stern of the RMS Titanic, a famous ocean liner that perished in 1912, was a whopping 392 feet long. This massive ship, formerly thought to be unsinkable, crashed with an iceberg in April and sank to the bottom of the ocean. According to survivors, the stern detonated 10 seconds after the ship sank. Even more intriguing, as it sank into the water, the stern appeared to transform into a helicopter blade. This magnificent shot of the stern of this famed ship was taken in 1985.
Trying to Find the Missing Stern
Third-Class Passengers Share Two Bathtubs
Despite being regarded as superior to third-class accommodations on other ships, the Titanic’s accommodations were problematic for the 700 to 1,000 passengers. However, it should be noted that the ship only had two bathtubs for their use, which was an uncommon treat for third-class passengers on most ships at the time. The Titanic also contained a smoking lounge, a general lounge, and a third-class dining hall, which was rare for the time. Unfortunately, despite these amenities, the majority of third-class passengers died when the Titanic sank.
