The story of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most captivating and tragic maritime events in history. From its ill-fated maiden voyage to its infamous iceberg collision, Titanic trivia spans facts about its passengers, crew, design, and dramatic sinking. Are you ready to test how much you know about one of the most talked-about ships ever built?
Whether you’re fascinated by maritime history, intrigued by the human stories aboard, or just love challenging trivia, these questions will push your knowledge of the Titanic to the limit. Can you recall details like the ship’s captain, the number of lifeboats, or the bandleader who played until the very end?
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In which year did the RMS Titanic sink after hitting an iceberg?
1907
1907
1898
1898
1920
1920
1912
1912
Who was the captain in command of the RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage?
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews
Charles Lightoller
Charles Lightoller
Stanley Lord
Stanley Lord
Edward J. Smith
Edward J. Smith
From which British port did the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage to New York?
Southampton
Southampton
Belfast
Belfast
Liverpool
Liverpool
Plymouth
Plymouth
Which ship was the first to arrive at the scene and rescue survivors of the Titanic disaster?
Baltic
Baltic
California
California
Carpathia
Carpathia
Olympic
Olympic
How many lifeboats did the Titanic carry for its passengers and crew?
16
16
20
20
14
14
32
32
Which class had the highest survival rate on the Titanic?
Crew
Crew
Third class
Third class
Second class
Second class
First class
First class
Who was the chief designer and shipbuilder aboard the Titanic during its voyage?
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews
Harold Bride
Harold Bride
Bruce Ismay
Bruce Ismay
J. Bruce Ismay
J. Bruce Ismay
What was the Titanic’s official maximum capacity for passengers and crew combined?
5334
5334
2224
2224
2435
2435
3547
3547
Which famous American business magnate perished on the Titanic?
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan
John Jacob Astor IV
John Jacob Astor IV
What was the name of the Titanic’s sister ship launched before her?
Olympic
Olympic
Mauretania
Mauretania
Britannic
Britannic
Lusitania
Lusitania
What was unique about the Titanic’s fourth funnel?
It generated electricity
It generated electricity
It was never finished
It was never finished
It was mainly for ventilation
It was mainly for ventilation
It disguised wireless antennas
It disguised wireless antennas
How many iceberg warnings did the Titanic receive on April 14, 1912?
Two
Two
None
None
Four
Four
Seven
Seven
Who was the Titanic’s first officer during its maiden voyage?
Herbert Pitman
Herbert Pitman
William McMaster Murdoch
William McMaster Murdoch
Henry Wilde
Henry Wilde
Charles Lightoller
Charles Lightoller
What was the Titanic’s call sign for wireless telegraphy?
TIT
TIT
MGY
MGY
SOS
SOS
RMS
RMS
Which bandleader famously continued playing as the ship sank?
Wallace Hartley
Wallace Hartley
Harold Bride
Harold Bride
Edward Smith
Edward Smith
Charles Joughin
Charles Joughin
Which of these individuals, a leading stoker, survived the Titanic sinking?
Joseph Bell
Joseph Bell
John George Phillips
John George Phillips
Robert Hichens
Robert Hichens
Frederick Barrett
Frederick Barrett
What was the coded distress signal sent via wireless from the Titanic?
CQD and SOS
CQD and SOS
1100 and XOX
1100 and XOX
1234 and Mayday
1234 and Mayday
Help and Alert
Help and Alert
How long did it take for the Titanic to sink after striking the iceberg?
About 1 hour
About 1 hour
About 5 hours
About 5 hours
About 30 minutes
About 30 minutes
About 2 hours 40 minutes
About 2 hours 40 minutes
What was the name of the Titanic’s chief baker who survived after treading water for hours?
Arthur Rostron
Arthur Rostron
Henry Etches
Henry Etches
Charles Joughin
Charles Joughin
James Moody
James Moody
Which deck on the Titanic was primarily for first class passengers?
G Deck
G Deck
E Deck
E Deck
A Deck
A Deck
F Deck
F Deck
How was the Titanic’s hull number designated in Harland and Wolff’s records?
402
402
401
401
400
400
399
399
Which notable survivor was the unsinkable socialite who later became known as the “Unsinkable Molly Brown”?
Lucy Duff-Gordon
Lucy Duff-Gordon
Elizabeth Lines
Elizabeth Lines
Margaret Brown
Margaret Brown
Charlotte Appleton
Charlotte Appleton
During the sinking, which officer was in charge of loading and launching lifeboat 1, which left with only 12 people?
Second Officer Lightoller
Second Officer Lightoller
Third Officer Pitman
Third Officer Pitman
Fourth Officer Boxhall
Fourth Officer Boxhall
First Officer Murdoch
First Officer Murdoch
What was the Titanic’s estimated cruising speed when it struck the iceberg?
22.5 knots
22.5 knots
18 knots
18 knots
26 knots
26 knots
15 knots
15 knots
Which company owned the RMS Titanic?
Anchor Line
Anchor Line
White Star Line
White Star Line
Cunard Line
Cunard Line
Red Star Line
Red Star Line
Which hymn is most widely reported as the last song played by the Titanic’s band?
Auld Lang Syne
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
God Save the King
God Save the King
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Approximately how many people were rescued after the sinking of the Titanic?
About 710
About 710
About 950
About 950
About 500
About 500
About 1200
About 1200
Who was the wireless operator who survived and continued to transmit distress calls until the very end?
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Edward Smith
Edward Smith
David Blair
David Blair
Harold Bride
Harold Bride
What material was used for the Titanic’s double-bottom hull plating?
Bronze
Bronze
Steel
Steel
Copper
Copper
Iron
Iron
The Titanic carried mail for which countries on its maiden voyage?
Great Britain and United States
Great Britain and United States
Only United States
Only United States
France and Britain
France and Britain
Germany and United States
Germany and United States
What is the approximate depth at which the Titanic’s wreck lies in the North Atlantic?
About 2,000 feet
About 2,000 feet
About 5,000 feet
About 5,000 feet
About 12,500 feet
About 12,500 feet
About 20,000 feet
About 20,000 feet
What was the closest ship that could have potentially reached the Titanic sooner but did not respond in time?
Mount Temple
Mount Temple
Baltic
Baltic
Olympic
Olympic
Californian
Californian
Who was responsible for maintaining the Titanic’s Marconi wireless system?
Robert Hichens
Robert Hichens
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Harold Bride
Harold Bride
Which third-class passenger famously survived by clinging to the overturned Collapsible B lifeboat?
Olaus Abelseth
Olaus Abelseth
Bridget Driscoll
Bridget Driscoll
Daniel Buckley
Daniel Buckley
Eugene Patrick Daly
Eugene Patrick Daly
Who testified before the United States Senate inquiry into the Titanic disaster as managing director of White Star Line?
Lord Pirrie
Lord Pirrie
Edward J. Smith
Edward J. Smith
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews
J. Bruce Ismay
J. Bruce Ismay
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