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What Really Caused the “Unsinkable” Titanic to Sink?
Ignored warnings, overconfidence, and a fateful design flaw are just a few of the factors that sealed the ship’s doom.
To learn the full story, read my article on All That’s Interesting.
On a clear, quiet night in April 1912, the Titanic — once believed to be “unsinkable” — sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic, taking more than 1,500 lives with it. Over 100 years later, people are still drawn to the mystery of what went wrong.
While the iceberg is often blamed, multiple issues contributed to the disaster. Overconfidence in the ship’s design, a shortage of lifeboats, ignored warnings, and a crew unprepared for emergencies all played a part.
While some theories about the Titanic’s sinking may seem far-fetched, others deserve a closer look. One theory suggests that a coal bunker fire weakened the ship’s steel hull before she even set sail on her maiden voyage.
Another intriguing theory is that the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, may have interfered with the ship’s navigation and communication systems.
Even more crucial were the multiple warnings the Titanic received about icebergs in the area…
