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The Key that could have saved the Titanic !

 The infamous ship RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic ocean after crashing into an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. The Titanic was one of the most grandest and luxurious ships of its time: standing an incredible 882 feet long and 175 feet high, with amenities such as royal suites and electric baths on board. Various films and documentaries have been made on the story of the Titanic, perhaps the most famous one being the 1997 version starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet.   Titanic (1997) The Crash On the 10th of April, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. The ship sailed normally for the first four days without seeing much action.  On the evening of 14th April, however, the Titanic received warnings from other ships about drifting ice near the Great Banks of Newfoundland. The captain chose to ignore these warnings and continue to move forward in full speed. He was immensely confident that a few pieces of ice could do no harm