At the time, this was the most complex ship, employing safety measures unseen before. She was double-bottomed and separated into 16 watertight compartments. Nevertheless, she sank on her maiden voyage.
- Titanic
- Britanic
- Andrea Doria
- The Empress of Ireland
Answer
The correct answer is A) Titanic.
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