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The Titanic as it set sail
The Titanic sped across the Atlantic Ocean. The sky glittered with stars. The sea was as still as glass.
This was the Titanic’s first
Until . . . disaster struck.
At 11:40 p.m., the Titanic hit a huge iceberg. The ship’s thick metal side tore open. Icy seawater flooded the ship. The Titanic was doomed. There weren’t enough lifeboats for everyone on board. More than 1,500 people died.
Less than three hours later, the Titanic disappeared into the black waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Would it ever be seen again?