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The famous disaster that occurred in 1912 was the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The ship struck an iceberg on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew. The tragedy highlighted the dangers of icebergs in the North Atlantic and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations.

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Off the shore of what province of territory would you likely see the greatest number of icebergs?

You would likely see the greatest number of icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This region is situated near the path of the Labrador Current, which carries icebergs from Greenland southward. The Iceberg Alley, particularly off the coast of Newfoundland, is famous for its high concentration of icebergs, especially during the spring and early summer months.


How many waterfalls are in Newfoundland Canada?

There are several famous waterfalls found in Newfoundland Canada. These include Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls, as well as Pissing Mare Falls.


Why was titanic near icebergs?

The Titanic never sailed anywhere near Crete, which is in the Mediterranean. It hit the famous iceberg in the Atlantic near Newfoundland. because it was too close to the rocks and it got ripped up and then it split and it sank! ps there are no rocks in the Atlantic in that area.


What are ten interesting things about Newfoundland?

1. A Newfoundlander was with Abraham lincoln at Gettysburg. 2. Newfoundland has no skunks, deer, groundhogs, or snakes. 3. There are no homeless people in Newfoundland. 4. Newfoundland has interesting community names such as: Conception Bay, Jerry's Nose, and Dildo. 5. A Newfoundlander invented the Gas Mask. 6. Jimmy Buffets grandparents are Newfoundlanders. 7. Newfoundland has its own Timezone. 8. On sept 11, 2001, hundreds of flights landed in Newfoundland where thousands of people were stranded. Newfoundlanders opened there homes to thousands and is now famous for the hospitality. Many Americans go back to Newfoundland to visit their friends that took them in. 8. Prior to 1949 Newfoundland issued its own stamps and today they are still accepted as postage. 9. Studies show Newfoundland is the most sexually active province. 10. Newfoundland is one of the only places that can land the Space Shuttle and is a back up landing pad if foggy in Arizona (may be a waiting a while to see that).


What video game based on a certain famous Spielberg movie was a complete flop?

That would be ET (among others IMO) it was a total disaster!