: Survivors initially described the iceberg impact as a "slight rumble." However, it opened six compartments to the sea; the ship was only designed to stay afloat with four flooded.

: The film remains a cinematic milestone, winning 11 Academy Awards , including Best Picture and Best Director. How They Made the TITANIC Movie (1997)

Of the roughly 2,200 people on board, approximately 1,500 perished. The wreck lay undiscovered for 73 years until it was finally located in 1985 at a depth of roughly 12,500 feet. James Cameron’s Cinematic Achievement