At 11:40 PM, the fatal iceberg was spotted by the lookouts - Fredrick Fleet and Reginald Lee, and the bridge was warned. An abrupt turn to port (left) and full speed astern were the orders of First Officer Murdoch, but the collision was still inevitable. How did the iceberg collide with Titanic?
- It brushed its right side
- It brushed its left side
- It hit the ships right side directly
- It hit the ships head directly
Answer
The correct answer is A) It brushed its right side.
More World questions
- After it became clear that the Titanic could not stay afloat, safety measures to save the crew and the passengers were taken. At 12:40 AM the first lifeboat, boat 7, was lowered. How many of these boats did Titanic have?
- The Titanic broke into two sections and by 2:20 AM they had both sunk into the ocean. About two hours later, this ship arrived and began rescuing the survivors.
- Which country’s name is derived from silver?
- What is the meaning of the name of China in the native language of the country?
- What is the origin of the name of Australia?
- Which country’s name means rich harbour?