The article discusses the reasons behind the slow sinking of the Titanic. Despite hitting an iceberg, the ship took over two hours to fully sink, baffling many experts and survivors. The author delves into the various factors that contributed to this prolonged process, including the ship's design, structural integrity, and the procedures followed during the evacuation. The Titanic's compartments were not watertight, allowing water to flood multiple sections before ultimately causing the ship to succumb.

Additionally, the crew's initial disbelief and hesitation in responding to the emergency further delayed the evacuation process. The lack of lifeboats and inefficient deployment of existing ones also played a significant role in the high number of casualties. Overall, the combination of these factors led to the extended time it took for the Titanic to sink, resulting in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.