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Making The Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909.

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On April 2, 1909, Hingley & Sons started to make the giant anchor chains of the RMS Titanic. It was an incredibly complex project that required precision and craftsmanship. The chains were made out of 67 tons of malleable iron and were over 600 feet long. Every link of the chain was individually cast and tested in order to ensure that it was of the highest quality. It took over six months for Hingley & Sons to complete the chains for the Titanic. The chains were then shipped to Belfast, where they were installed onto the Titanic. The chains were … Making The Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909. részletei…

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RMS Olympic – Titanic’s Sister, 1930.

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The RMS Olympic was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic, launched in 1910. Although it had a much more successful career, the Olympic was not without mishap. In 1930, the Olympic was involved in a collision with the HMS Hawke, a British warship. The impact was so strong, the Olympic was almost cut in two. Thanks to the quick thinking of the crew and passengers, however, the ship was able to limp into port for repairs after the accident. The Olympic was ultimately repaired and returned to service. It continued to serve until 1935, when it was scrapped. The … RMS Olympic – Titanic’s Sister, 1930. részletei…