douwdek0 The Titanic could stay afloat with four of its 16 watertight compartments flooded, more than anyone could imagine on a ship of its size. ... As the ice bumped along its starboard side, it punched holes in the ship's steel plates, flooding six compartments. In a little over two hours, the Titanic filled with water and sank. the answer is 128 if u read all this but brainlest????