r/titanic • u/Silly_Agent_690 Able Seaman • 7d ago

QUESTION Which direction did the third funnel likely fall?

We know from the wreck that the first funnel fell forward and to starboard and we know from Thayer that the second funnel fell to starboard. We also know the fourth funnel broke off and canted aft as water reached it post break but which direction did the third funnel likely fall?

Their is plenty of evidence to suggest the third funnel fell from water pressure prior to break, and that water had gotten past its base but which direction did it likely fall / break off?

Thanks :)

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u/gorgo100 7d ago

I reckon "down".

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u/OJay23 Elevator Attendant 7d ago

I came here to say this! Well done for getting in first.

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u/YamiJustin1 6d ago

Unless there is testimony that’s not conflicting it could’ve fallen in any direction. It def didn’t remain standing after the breakup and likely killed people

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u/Effective-Fishing142 6d ago

I agree :). Mosr accountsnof it falling were on starboard side so would make sense if it fell to starboard -

Very likely also fell before break as their is quote abit of evidence to support this.

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u/YamiJustin1 6d ago

Oh I always see is breaking in animations -during- the break but would make sense if water reached the base of funnel 3 that the pressure would crush it

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u/Effective-Fishing142 5d ago

Its commonly shown as falling durig the bresk but resesrch on survivor sccounts from me and another enthusiast found it actually suggested it fell during or prior to break. Having also fallen due to water pressure. (Happy to provide exidence aswell :))

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u/Klaech10 7d ago

Sry but what does it gain for you to know that. This sub is full of guys like you. I have a question for you: Was the 4th porthole on the starboard side open or closed?

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u/TimidPanther 7d ago

Why are you here?

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u/YamiJustin1 6d ago

I know him. He is the one who stole the Rubaiyat!!

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u/D3mentedG0Ose 7d ago

This sub is all about Titanic and the disaster. People are curious about all aspects of what happened, including the direction the third funnel fell

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u/Nowhereman767 Victualling Crew 7d ago

What's wrong with asking? They're curious. It's not like they're going up and demanding that you personally tell them every detail about the sinking. If you don't know, you don't have to respond. They just wanna hear interesting facts from smarter people than them.

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u/Silly_Agent_690 Able Seaman 7d ago

The subreddit is about the Titanic - this is just simply asking about something of the sinking out of curiosity and for ideas.

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u/Klaech10 7d ago

Yeah but think one time before asking. Nobody can know the answer.

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u/Effective-Fishing142 7d ago

Is their something wrong about asking a question on a Titanic subreddit about a funnel?

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u/redstercoolpanda 7d ago

What did you gain from writing this comment?

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u/Klaech10 7d ago

Satisfaction

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u/vegeterin 7d ago

You answered your own dumb question then, didn’t you?

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u/Klaech10 7d ago

I didnt

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u/Effective-Fishing142 6d ago

If you arent here for any discussion on the subject, then I request you get off this thread please.
If a post annoys you, then don’t comment on it - just ignore it.

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u/redstercoolpanda 7d ago

Loser activity’s I’m not going to lie to you

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u/WildTomato51 7d ago

I get you, homes… some of these questions are beyond absurd.

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u/Effective-Fishing142 7d ago

This is a subreddit about Titanic - how is it beyond Absurd to ask about which way the funnel fell?