The ship that was too big to fail... It was a bold claim, but it was a belief that defined the era. The Titanic was designed to be so massive and so advanced that it seemed impossible for anything to go wrong. At over 882 feet long and towering 17 stories high, it was the largest moving object ever built, and its sheer scale was meant to inspire a sense of absolute security. But the Titanic's size was also what allowed for its mind-boggling luxury. It was a palace at sea, featuring a heated swim