The captain of Titanic had her going at 21 knots.
Captain Edward John Smith was speeding. When he was speeding, the ship was going at 24 knots!(full speed)
0.5mph
Captain Edward J. Smith
Going too fast
Captain Edward J. Smith was the captain of the Titanic.
You would call the Titanic's captain, 'Captain.'
Edward Smith, captain of Titanic
26 knots.
35
27 knots
Because ice is harder than steel, and because the captain of the Titanic was driving way too fast.
The intentions of Captain Smith to retire after the maiden voyage of Titanic are in dispute.