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According to National Geographic her speed at the time of impact with the ocean floor was nearly 35 mph. It took approximately 24 minutes for the vessel to strike bottom. The rate of descent has been estimated at 500' per minute. The ocean depth is nearly 13,000 ft where the hull rests in two pieces.
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How did the Titanic hit an iceberg?
The Titanic hit the Iceberg because it was traveling too fast.
How fast did the titanic go in the first few days?
For the first few days Titanic averaged 21 knots.
How fast was the titanic going when it left Southampton?
27 knots
How fast was the titanic going when she hit the iceberg?
22 knots
How fast does the titanic move?
Cruising was 24 mph up to a maximum of 28 mph
How fast was the captain of the titanic going?
The captain of Titanic had her going at 21 knots.
How fast did the Titanic rust?
it is rusting
How fast was the titanic traveling was it to fast?
Titanic's top speed was 23 knots, the equivalent to 26.47 mph, and she hit the berg at 22 knots. (about 25 mph). As for being too fast, Titanic was being sailed following the protocol of the times.
How did the Titanic hit an iceberg?
The Titanic hit the Iceberg because it was traveling too fast.
How fast was titanic going when it hit?
0.5mph
What was the biggest mistake on the titanic?
Going too fast
How fast did the titanic hit the iceberg?
22 Knots
Was the Titanic lost?
No. The titanic was on track but it was right in the path of an ice burg and it couldn't steer away fast enough.
How fast did the titanic go in the first few days?
For the first few days Titanic averaged 21 knots.
How fast was the Titanic moving when it hit the iceburg?
26 knotts.
How fast was the Titanic sailing?
maybe 3400milkes per hour?
How fast was the titanic going in miles per hour?
35
