Are there any ships like the Titanic?
Are there any ships like the Titanic? The Titanic, which sank in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912, had two sister ships almost identical in size and luxury: the Olympic and the Britannic. The White Star Line hoped to conquer its rivals in the booming transatlantic passenger trade with this state-of-the-art trio.
What ship is 5 times bigger than Titanic?
Six months before its maiden voyage, Royal Caribbean's massive new ship, the Icon of the Seas, is already generating an incredible response – and when you take a look at the pictures, that's absolutely zero surprise. The ship is reportedly five times bigger than the Titanic, boasting 20 decks.
Has a cruise ship ever sunk?
Within the last 111 years, over 20 cruise ships and ocean liners have sunk.
Why did ocean liners disappear?
Once the dominant form of travel between continents, ocean liners were rendered largely obsolete by the emergence of long-distance aircraft after World War II. Advances in automobile and railway technology also played a role.