The Truth and Lies About Titanic in the Movie

To go below the surface of water; to become submerged

The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

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Incapable of being sunk

The Titanic was believed to be unsinkable.

buoyantseaworthy

A widely held but false belief or idea

The idea that the Titanic was unsinkable is a myth.

legendfolkloreurban legend

stated to be the case without proof

Others claimed he was washed into the sea.

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A large boat for transporting people or goods by sea or other waterway

The ship sailed into the harbor.

boatvesselocean liner

A sudden event, such as an accident, that causes great damage or suffering

However, this belief was not widespread before the disaster.

catastrophecalamitytragedy

A British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after striking an iceberg

The White Star Line, which owned the ship, never officially claimed that the Titanic could not sink.

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generally accepted or common

The idea is now widespread.

prevalentcommon

A long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for propelling or steering a boat

Another crew member said he offered Smith an oar, but the captain was already dead.

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To contribute to or intensify (something)

The small stream fed into the lake.

to hear something unintentionally

She overheard them discussing their plans.

eavesdrophear

Expressed disapproval of (someone or something) on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

The newspapers criticized the government's handling of the crisis.

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