Titanic was going about 22 to 22.5 knots when it struck the iceberg, which is roughly 25 to 26 mph or 41 to 42 km/h.

Quick Scoop

  • That speed is usually described as high for the icy conditions that night.
  • After the collision, Titanic took about 2 hours and 40 minutes to sink.
  • The ship’s top speed was a bit higher, around 23 to 24 knots , but it was not sailing at full speed when it hit the iceberg.

Simple answer

If you want the shortest version: about 22 knots.