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    The document provides a timeline of key events related to the Titanic from its construction in 1908-1909 to the aftermath of its sinking in 1912. It details the ship setting sail on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and colliding with an iceberg on April 14th. As the ship began to sink in the early morning of April 15th, lifeboats were loaded and passengers evacuated. The Carpathia responded to distress calls and began rescuing survivors just before 2:20am when the Titanic sank completely. The Carpathia arrived in New York on April 18th carrying 705 survivors.

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    The document provides a timeline of key events related to the Titanic from its construction in 1908-1909 to the aftermath of its sinking in 1912. It details the ship setting sail on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and colliding with an iceberg on April 14th. As the ship began to sink in the early morning of April 15th, lifeboats were loaded and passengers evacuated. The Carpathia responded to distress calls and began rescuing survivors just before 2:20am when the Titanic sank completely. The Carpathia arrived in New York on April 18th carrying 705 survivors.

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    The document provides a timeline of key events related to the Titanic from its construction in 1908-1909 to the aftermath of its sinking in 1912. It details the ship setting sail on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and colliding with an iceberg on April 14th. As the ship began to sink in the early morning of April 15th, lifeboats were loaded and passengers evacuated. The Carpathia responded to distress calls and began rescuing survivors just before 2:20am when the Titanic sank completely. The Carpathia arrived in New York on April 18th carrying 705 survivors.

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    The document provides a timeline of key events related to the Titanic from its construction in 1908-1909 to the aftermath of its sinking in 1912. It details the ship setting sail on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and colliding with an iceberg on April 14th. As the ship began to sink in the early morning of April 15th, lifeboats were loaded and passengers evacuated. The Carpathia responded to distress calls and began rescuing survivors just before 2:20am when the Titanic sank completely. The Carpathia arrived in New York on April 18th carrying 705 survivors.

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    The Titanic – Timeline Activity

    Cut out and place the


    events in correct
    chronological order. Stick
    them in your book.

    April 15:12:00 a.m.: The captain is told the ship can only stay afloat for
    a couple of hours. He gives order to call for help over the radio.

    1908-1909 Construction of the Titanic begins in Belfast, Ireland.

    April 15 12:25 a.m.: Lifeboats are now loading with women and children
    first. The Carpathia, southeast of the Titanic by about 58 miles, picks up
    the distress call and immediately heads full speed to the rescue.

    April 19 to May 25: Several ships are sent to the disaster site to
    recover bodies. A total of 328 bodies are found floating in the
    area.

    1911 The hull of Titanic is successfully launched

    April 14 11:50 p.m.: Water has poured in and risen 14 feet in


    the front part of the ship.

    April 15 2:05 a.m.: The last lifeboat leaves. There are now over
    1,500 people left on the ship. The tilt of Titanic's deck grows
    steeper and steeper.

    1912 January: Sixteen wooden lifeboats are fitted on


    board the Titanic

    April 15 4:10 a.m.: The first lifeboat is picked up by the Carpathia.


    April 10, 1912 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Passengers arrive in
    Southampton and board ship.

    April 14: 11:40 p.m.: The lookouts see an iceberg dead


    ahead. The iceberg strikes the Titanic on the starboard (right)
    side of her bow.

    April 15, 12:45 a.m.: The first lifeboat is safely lowered away. It
    can carry 65 people, but only leaves with 28. The first distress
    rocket if fired. Eight rockets are fired the whole night.

    April 15 12:05 a.m.: Orders are given to uncover the lifeboats and
    to get passengers and crew ready on deck. There is only room for
    half of the estimated 2,227 on board in the lifeboats.

    April 10, 1912 Noon: The Titanic casts off and begins her maiden
    voyage.

    April 12 and 13 1912: The Titanic sails through calm waters.

    April 15 2:20 a.m.: The Titanic's broken off stern settles back into
    the water, becoming more level for a few moments. Slowly it fills
    with water and again tilts its end high into the air before sinking into
    the sea. People in the water slowly freeze to death.

    April 15 8:50 a.m.: The Carpathia leaves the area bound for New
    York.
    . She carries 705 survivors

    April 18: 9:00 p.m.: The Carpathia arrives in New York.

     2002 www.historyonthenet.co.uk

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