Was the Titanic Like a Cruise Ship?

By Anna Duncan

The Titanic was the world’s largest passenger steamship when it set sail in 1912. It was a luxurious cruise ship, with opulent cabins and sumptuous dining rooms. The ship was equipped with a swimming pool, gymnasium, Turkish baths, and a squash court. It also boasted a library, writing room, and lounge. There were separate first-class and second-class accommodations, as well as third-class berths for the less affluent passengers.

The Titanic was not just a luxurious cruise liner but also an engineering marvel.

Its steel hull was divided into 16 compartments that could be sealed off to keep the ship afloat in case of an emergency. The ship had four massive steam engines that propelled it through the Atlantic Ocean at speeds of up to 24 knots (27 mph).

The Titanic had all the amenities of a modern luxury liner: gourmet restaurants, opulent cabins, live entertainment, and shopping boutiques. But unlike modern cruise ships, it lacked safety features such as lifeboats and life jackets for every passenger on board. As we know all too well from history, this proved to be its downfall when it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank in 1912.

Conclusion:

The Titanic was indeed like a cruise ship in many ways – its opulence, amenities and engineering marvels were all impressive for its time. However, due to its lack of safety features such as lifeboats or life jackets for every passenger on board, it ultimately proved to be its undoing.