The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history, and it has spawned numerous theories about what might have happened if the ship had not sunk. Here are some possible scenarios:
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More people would have died during the war on ships: If the Titanic had not sunk, it would likely have taken part in World War I as a troop transport ship. However, the Titanics lifeboat situation encouraged ships to carry more lifeboats, which could have led to more deaths during wartime.
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The disaster would have gone to RMS Lusitania: If the Titanic had not sunk, the disaster hailed as the most famous maritime disaster in history would have likely gone to RMS Lusitania.
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The White Star Line would have continued to operate: If the Titanic had not sunk, the White Star Line would have continued to operate, and the company might have continued to build large, luxurious ships like the Titanic and its sister ships.
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The Titanic might have been involved in other accidents: The Titanics completion was delayed due to a couple of Olympic mishaps, including a collision with the British cruiser Hawk. If the Titanic had not sunk, it might have been involved in other accidents or incidents.
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The Titanic might have been scrapped: If the Titanic had not sunk, it might have been scrapped like its sister ships, the Olympic and the Britannic.
Its important to note that there are also conspiracy theories that suggest the Titanic never actually sank at all, and that the ship that hit the iceberg was actually the Olympic. However, these theories are not supported by the evidence.
