RMS Titanic and SS Olympic: Two Different Ocean Liners

RMS Titanic and SS Olympic were two different ocean liners built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. Both ships were designed by Thomas Andrews and launched in 1911. However, there were some key differences between the two ships.

Size

The RMS Titanic was slightly larger than the SS Olympic. The Titanic had a gross tonnage of 46,328 tons, while the Olympic had a gross tonnage of 45,324 tons. The Titanic was also longer and wider than the Olympic.

Propulsion

Both ships were powered by three propellers, but the Titanic had a fourth propeller that was used for maneuvering. The Titanic's engines were also more powerful than the Olympic's.

Passenger Capacity

The RMS Titanic had a passenger capacity of 2,435, while the SS Olympic had a passenger capacity of 2,457. However, the Titanic had more first-class cabins than the Olympic.

Fate

The RMS Titanic is most famous for its tragic sinking on April 15, 1912. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, killing over 1,500 people. The SS Olympic, on the other hand, had a long and successful career. It served as a troopship during World War I and was eventually scrapped in 1935.

Related Questions

  1. Which ship was larger, the RMS Titanic or the SS Olympic?

    • The RMS Titanic was slightly larger than the SS Olympic.

  2. How many propellers did each ship have?

    • Both ships had three propellers, but the Titanic had a fourth propeller for maneuvering.

  3. What was the passenger capacity of each ship?

    • The RMS Titanic had a passenger capacity of 2,435, while the SS Olympic had a passenger capacity of 2,457.

  4. Which ship sank in 1912?

    • The RMS Titanic sank in 1912.

  5. What happened to the SS Olympic?

    • The SS Olympic served as a troopship during World War I and was eventually scrapped in 1935.

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