Titanic Voyage - April 12 (Day 3) - Open Ocean

Summary

On the third day of Titanic's voyage, April 12th, 1912, the ship was already showcasing impressive speed, averaging 21 mph despite not having all 29 boilers lit. By sunset, 21 boilers were operational, reaching what was expected to be Titanic’s top speed. A telegram from the steamship Lorin congratulated Captain Smith, mentioning some ice but without major concern. Meanwhile, the crew settled into routines, with shipbuilder Thomas Andrews feeling homesick. Captain Smith retired early, while J. Bruce Ismay hosted a bridge game in his cabin, B52 5456, which would later be immortalized in the film 'Titanic.'

Takeaways

• 😀 Titanic's first full day at sea was April 12th, 1912, and the ship had no land stops that day.
• 😀 By noon on April 12th, Titanic had traveled 484 miles, averaging about 21 mph.
• 😀 At sunset, Titanic only had 21 out of 29 boilers lit, which was impressive since it was designed for a maximum speed of 21 mph.
• 😀 Many passengers and crew were eager to see how fast Titanic could go once all boilers were lit.
• 😀 A telegram from the steamship Lorin congratulated Captain Smith on Titanic’s maiden voyage, wishing him a successful journey.
• 😀 The telegram also mentioned passing through thick ice, but this was more of a passing detail than a central focus.
• 😀 Captain Smith acknowledged the ice warning and thanked the Lorin for their message.
• 😀 By this point, most of the crew had settled into their daily routines aboard the ship.
• 😀 Shipbuilder Thomas Andrews began to feel homesick, often missing Ireland during long voyages.
• 😀 To comfort him, Chief Baker Charles Yelin baked Irish soda bread, a tradition that helped alleviate Andrews' homesickness.
• 😀 Captain Smith attended a dinner party in the ship’s a la carte restaurant but retired early, staying focused on his duties.
• 😀 After Captain Smith left, J. Bruce Ismay invited the partygoers to his cabin (B52 5456) for a bridge game.
• 😀 Cabin B52 5456, as seen in the film *Titanic*, was actually occupied by J. Bruce Ismay during the voyage.
• 😀 The evening passed uneventfully after the bridge game invitation, with no major incidents reported.

Q & A

How far did Titanic travel by noon on April 12th, 1912?

By noon on April 12th, 1912, Titanic had traveled 484 miles, averaging a speed of around 21 mph.

How many boilers were lit on Titanic by the end of the day on April 12th?

By the end of the day on April 12th, only 21 out of Titanic's 29 boilers were lit.

What was Titanic's expected top speed, and how did the ship perform with 21 boilers lit?

Titanic was designed to reach a top speed of 21 mph, and with 21 boilers lit, the ship was already performing at this expected top speed, which was an impressive achievement.

What was the content of the telegram sent to Captain Smith from the steamship Lorin?

The telegram from the steamship Lorin congratulated Captain Smith on his new command, wished Titanic a safe voyage, and casually mentioned that they had passed through thick ice, though this was more of a minor detail.

How did Captain Smith respond to the telegram from the Lorin?

Captain Smith acknowledged the telegram, thanked the Lorin, and noted the mention of ice, but did not express any immediate concern.

What routine was most of the crew following on Titanic by April 12th, 1912?

By this point, most of the crew had settled into their daily routines, suggesting a sense of normalcy aboard the ship.

Why did shipbuilder Thomas Andrews feel homesick, and how was he comforted?

Thomas Andrews often felt homesick when leaving Ireland. To comfort him, Chief Baker Charles Yelin baked him a loaf of Irish soda bread, which Andrews enjoyed at dinner.

What was the significance of Captain Smith's evening routine on April 12th, 1912?

Captain Smith retired early as he always did, maintaining his focus on his duties and ensuring he stayed rested for the responsibilities of commanding Titanic.

What was the purpose of J. Bruce Ismay's invitation to the dinner party guests?

J. Bruce Ismay invited the rest of the dinner party guests to his cabin (B52 5456) for a game of bridge, a popular social activity at the time.

Which Titanic cabin was mentioned in relation to J. Bruce Ismay, and what is its significance?

Cabin B52 5456 was mentioned as J. Bruce Ismay's cabin. This cabin is also famous because it was depicted as Rose's cabin in the movie *Titanic*.