The Sinking of the Britannic: An Animated Introduction to the Titanic's Forgotten Sister Ship
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from Open Culture1 month ago
The Britannic, launched in 1914, featured safety improvements that helped save lives when it sank in 1916 after hitting a German naval mine; only 30 lives were lost.
Open Culturehttps://www.openculture.com/2024/12/the-sinking-of-the-britannic-an-animated-introduction-to-the-titanics-forgotten-sister-ship.html
While the Titanic infamously resulted in the loss of an estimated 1,500 lives, the Britannic's enhanced safety measures, such as additional lifeboats, allowed most passengers to escape.
Open Culturehttps://www.openculture.com/2024/12/the-sinking-of-the-britannic-an-animated-introduction-to-the-titanics-forgotten-sister-ship.html
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