Ice begins to melt when its surroundings rise above its freezing point, that being 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). Depending on the salt content and the presence of other substances, that freezing point may be an even lower temperature.
Another highly probable cause of death was injury. Because some of the bodies retrieved from the water by the recovery ships had been too badly damaged to preserve through embalming and consequently had to be buried at sea, itâs very likely that some passengers died as a result of catastrophic injuries.
Rough weather and monstrous waves have been the reason behind sinking of many large ships. Waves as high as a 10-15 story building have gulped many massive ships, forcing them to the bottom of the sea. Heavy storms and hurricanes have also been a major cause for the sinking of ships in the past.Rogue waves, the freakish waves that attack a ship from the side and turn it ove r without any prior intimidation, have also been a reason behind many unfortunate ship disasters.slide 4 of 7.ollision. Collision is one of the foremost reasons, which has lead to the sinking of hundreds of ships in the past. Collision of the ship can be with any thing such as with jetty, another ship, offshore platforms, etc. Collision can even be with natural obstacles such as icebergs.