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Survivors of the Titanic testified that J. Bruce Ismay, chairman of the White Star Line and passenger aboard the Titanic, suggested to Captain Edward Smith and chief engineer Joseph Bell that they test the ship's speed. However, there hasn't been any substantial evidence to support this claim.
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What record was the titanic trying to set?
Titanic was not trying to break a speed-record. She was not designed to compete with Lusitania or Mauretania. Those vessels were the fastest in the world and remained so after the sinking of Titanic. Titanic (and Olympic) were built larger and more luxurious.
What was the maximum knot speed of the titanic?
The Titanic's maximum speed was 28 mph (44 kmh).
What was the difference between the titanic's top speed when the titanic hit the iceberg?
Not much. Titanic was almost sailing at top speed at the time.
What was titanic top speed?
Its top speed was 21 knots, so they could determine the exact time it would arrive at its destination.
Was the titanic sailing at full speed?
No the boat was sailing at an average speed
