The Water Tank Aft of Titanic’s First Funnel

Introduction:

• The article discusses the water tank located aft and to the starboard of Titanic’s first funnel.
• The author faced challenges in providing photographic evidence due to restrictions on sharing certain photos.

Analysis:

• Titanic had a single visible water tank on her weather decks, a 220-gallon washing water tank.
• This tank was positioned atop the fidley grating near the first funnel.
• Historical photos from 1912 do not clearly show the tank’s details, so wreck photos have been used for information.

Comparative Details:

• The RMS Olympic, Titanic’s sister ship, had an identical tank but with different pipe arrangements.
• The article includes updated drawings of the water tank based on the best available wreck photos.

Figures and Drawings:

• Several figures are provided in the article:
  • Figure 1: Shows the water tank on Titanic’s wreck.
  • Figure 2: Overhead view of the tank on the wreck.
  • Figure 3: Multi-view drawing of Titanic’s water tank.
  • Figure 4: Elevation view from aft looking forward, showing connections to a pipe loop on the first funnel.
  • Figure 5: Elevation view from starboard looking inboard.
  • Figure 6: Plan view of the water tank.

Conclusion:

• The article offers updated drawings of the water tank based on wreck photos.