Southampton
The British port city from which Titanic departed in April, 1912.
submersible
a submersible boat or other craft, especially one designed for research and exploration.
microsecond
one millionth of a second.
starboard
the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when one is facing forward.
pistol
a handgun; euphemistically, a very energetic or enterprising person.
precipice
a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one.
titanic
of exceptional strength, size, or power.
valet
a man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance.
steerage
the part of a ship providing accommodations for passengers with the cheapest tickets
exertion
physical or mental effort.
boiler
a fuel-burning apparatus or container for heating water, in particular.
rudder
a flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.
steward
a person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals.
astern
behind or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft.
damper
a device for reducing mechanical vibration, in particular a shock absorber on a motor vehicle.
aport
movement on, or in the direction of, the left side of a ship
master-at-arms
a naval petty officer appointed to carry out or supervise police duties on board a ship.
forepeak
the forward-most division of a vessel's hull, often used in ships as a ballast tank.
bulkhead
a dividing wall or barrier between compartments in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
lifebelt
a life preserver in the shape of a belt.
