Show Notes
How could an unsinkable ship sink? Before the Titanic was a famous shipwreck, it was a famous cruise ship. In this episode we encounter a sinking ship, miscommunications, many unfortunate deaths, heroic workers, cancelled safety briefings, and a little thing called hubris.
Questions answered in this episode: What Happened to the Titanic? What sank the Titanic? How many lifeboats were there on the Titanic? What is Hubris? Why didn't the Titanic have enough lifeboats? How many people died on the Titanic? How many people survived the sinking of the Titanic? Why is the Titanic famous?
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