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Titanic's Smokestacks
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● FeaturedThe RMS Titanic is one of the most famous ships in history, its image instantly recognizable. Many recall its distinctive silhouette, including the number of smokestacks, but often miscount.
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What People Remember
People often remember the Titanic having five smokestacks.
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What's Actually True
The Titanic had four smokestacks, but only three of them were functional. The fourth (aftmost) smokestack was a dummy, added purely for aesthetic balance to make the ship look more powerful and symmetrical.
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#titanic#shipwreck#maritime history#ocean liner#smokestacks
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