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15 Wild Facts About the Titanic You Definitely Didn’t Learn in School

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8. The Iceberg Warning Was Ignored

8. The Iceberg Warning Was Ignored
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On the night of April 14, the Titanic’s radio operators received several iceberg warnings. The most urgent message—from the nearby Californian—tragically never made it to the bridge due to communication errors. This critical lapse contributed to the disaster and is still studied as a sobering lesson in maritime safety. Learn more at Encyclopedia Britannica

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