Adding my bit to the answer by Michael. Titanic was indeed in naval architecture terms a very safe ship. It had a lot of watertight bulkheads and could survive on 4 lost compartments if I remember correctly. read more
An unknown Titanic crew member is reported to have once said to embarking passenger, Mrs. Sylvia Caldwell, “God himself could not sink this ship!” The R.M.S. Titanic was the largest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time. Titanic’s keel was laid on March 31, 1909. read more