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The evacuation was tragically inefficient. Many lifeboats were launched half-full. Many first-class passengers refused to get into "tiny" boats dangling 70 feet above the black water. Meanwhile, third-class passengers, located deep in the hull, struggled to navigate the maze of corridors and gates that separated them from the boat deck.

"CQD CQD SOS Titanic Position 41.44 N 50.24 W. Require immediate assistance. We have struck iceberg. Sinking." First Signal: "Come at once. We have struck a berg." 4. Key Historical Facts If you need descriptive text for a project or report: Titanic