Late evening in April 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberge and subsequently sank approximately 2+ hours after the collision!
When found years later she was lying in a cavern at a depth of 18,000 ft! It also appeared she was several miles from the spot she was reportedly sunk. Many have been the myths in attempting to answer why her reported last position has never reflected where she was found. Another mystery is the conflicting time estimated before she struck bottom, in a very forceable measure inflicting more serious damage. The time is estimated to be from 20 mins up to almost 4 hrs before she finally struck bottom. Is there any way it can be measured, and why the assumed diversity?
2006-09-18 03:01:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The sinking of the Titanic... I doubt that there were any air pockets in the bow section... it went down first, and slowly at that. the water would've pushed the air out as it flooded and would've been just about empty of air when it submerged. The bow section hit the ocean's bottom at a faster speed than the titanic could sail at full steam... so fast, that the decks compressed and support collumns can be seen in an acute bend, like this: <
...and the bow is under the mud right up 'til just below the anchors on both sides. also, the air would've been pushed out of the ship before it reached a quater of the way down... the pressure woul've been way too much... hence why the stern is all messed up.
Getting back to the bow section, 22knots per hour is about 40.744km/hr. and the Titanic's top speed. if the titanic's bow lays at about 3.821km below the surface, then it would've taken about 10 minutes for the bow to hit the bottom at full steam, less time if it was travelling at a greater speed.
i'm not sure about the stern. it was in thousands of pieces by the time it hit the bottom...
Also, it takes the submersibals 2 hours to get to the bottom because they weigh nothing compared the titanic, which was 46,000 tonnes, and the sub is full of air.
well, i hope this helps. it's been a while, but i think these numbers are accurate. the depth and weight are, i'm not sure with the speed. it's pretty accurate though
2006-09-21 13:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by i_am_nathan_2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, think about it. It was 1912 when it happened. Technology wasn't the greatest then. They didn't have GPS systems like we do now. They couldn't radio then the way we can now. Plus, it has been so long since then that "evidence" and such could have eroded away making it all the more difficult to determine facts. I'm sure tests you don't even know about are being run as we speak. It's a matter of time, research, funding and secrecy to ensure acuracy. I hope I helped. Sorry if I didn't.
2006-09-22 11:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by afafae25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Careful, Talking about this here in Yahoo! may bring out the conspiracy theorists saying that th U.S. Government torpedoed the Titanic with Iceburg torpedos...
Here is a great Titanic Link. Completely dedicated to the Titanic history.
2006-09-18 03:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
LOL...Q-Burt,they have already said on here that the Titanic sinking was an act of terrorism.As to your question,I have no clear cut answers to give you.It will be interesting to check out the link Q-burt provided.
2006-09-18 03:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by stellablue1959 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with DDDD, this is not a history site. and George W. wasn't even born so there goes your conspiracy theory.
2006-09-18 04:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think this is a military site not a history one
2006-09-18 03:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the us torpedoed the titanic
2006-09-18 05:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋