The Titanic was found underwater in 1985. That’s 73 years after it sank. Today, scientists are still discovering objects from this historic ship. The artifacts teach us about the Titanic and the people on board. Which artifact do you think is the most interesting?
Mug
CHARLES ESHELMAN—FILMMAGIC/GETTY IMAGESThe White Star Line was the company that ran the Titanic.
Clothing
MIKE COPPOLA—GETTY IMAGESWho wore this vest? Was it a worker? A passenger?
Playing cards
STANLEY LEARY—APPassengers aboard the Titanic played games to pass the time.
Propeller
KRISTA FEW—GETTY IMAGESThe Titanic’s propeller helped move the ship. It was big!
Binoculars
MICHEL BOUTEFEU—GETTY IMAGESA person on the Titanic used these. What did he or she see from the ship?
Violin
PETER MUHLY—AFP/GETTY IMAGESThe bandleader kept playing as the Titanic sank.