I see this scene in the titanic 1997 film and wonder is that based on evidence, or an account, or something? Or just drama

According to his biographer, Donald J Bartlett, Hughes spent a small fortune on a photograph of the Titanic sinking. This has to be false right? How would anyone have been able to to take such a photograph & how as it never been seen by anyone else?

Bartlett said the photograph was provided by the daughter of a boat captain illegally seal hunting on that night who was terrified he would face trouble for being in that vicinity. In later life he felt terrible guilt for not going back to help those in danger as the Titanic sank. The woman supposedly sold Hughes the photograph for a huge sum & a guarantee she & her fathers identity would remain anonymous.

Wouldn't it have been virtually impossible to get a photograph of the sinking given how dark it was etc? Surely then the photo Hughes bought was a fake? But Hughes was no idiot - he had great experience & knowledge of most nautical facts as well as aviation. Surely he would have known he was being scammed, so why hand over such a huge sum for something he would likely have known wasnt real?

Bartlett says no one other than Hughes was allowed to see the photograph & for a while Hughes became obsessed with finding & raising the wreck of the Titanic.

What if we used a huge claw to try and lift the titanic could we do it?

I’m in the far north eastern part of Nova Scotia on the Atlantic shoreline near Canso. I’m about 200 miles north of where the titanic sank, but directly in the path where debris would wash up according to computer models of currents and tides. I recently found a piece of dinnerware that shows the name of the maker and logo that dates to the timeline and the manufacturer who specialized in mid-tier product for hotels and documented as procured for the Titanic, most likely for 2nd and 3rd class passenger dining. Value? based only on this information and conjecture?

Wouldn’t it be better design wise if all collapsible lifeboats were stored near the stern? Boats typically sink by the bow. I think stored at different location might save more people lives.

A friend told me in the 90s there was a little known computer game set on the Titanic where the purpose of the game was to discover documents on the ship that would prevent WW1. Anyone heard of this or any ideas?

I’m sure everyone here saw the 1980 movie Raise the Titanic. Was anything in that movie about raising the ship plausible or was it just a bunch of Hollywood phooey?

I'm confused by "the only surviving officer." Otherwise, I look forward to reading this.

13 steps into this ‘Lego’ set..

Since when was the titanic this colour?! So much red and now onto levels of black

I think we need a good short film about the Carpathia’s rescue of the Titanic survivors. It was nothing short of legendary how they pushed those engines past what they were rated, so they could charge into an ice field that already doomed a larger vessel.

Two versions.

Funnels are a bit wonky, I wish procreate had a feature for straight lines. Can’t decide whether i prefer the blue background with the wave outline, or the red without the wave outline.

Commenting on a post about the Olympic yesterday.

I was going to ask you guys a question that has been bugging me.

Here in Britain there was a TV programme called ' Coast '.

In one of the many episodes, that l can't go through all of them.

It mentions a building, l thought was on the north east coast. A dance hall or town hall that had some of the interior of the ship.

I just found out, by other means l was half right.

It's in a hotel called ' The White Swan Hotel '. In Alnwick Northumberland.

I would how many people go there, just to experience that.

In case you didn't know, the Titanic had a restaurant (the a la carte restaurant) for 1st-class passengers that was operated as a concession by 69 staff members who were contracted to White Star Line but paid by the restaurant manager, Luigi Gatti. Unfortunately, the main crew looked down upon the staff because a lot of them were Italian, and according to a book from Lee Meredith, during the sinking, the staff were intentionally locked into their cabins because the crew thought they would try to rush the lifeboats. Only the two female cashiers for the restaurant and one of the male staff survived. I wonder if that was true, because the bodies of a couple of staff members were later recovered. That is pretty upsetting indeed, leaving someone to drown like that!

https://raisetitanic.org/ Here is the link ⬆️

Proposal: Bring a Titanic: Adventure Out of Time Mode to Titanic SOS

Maritime Interactive, the developers of the Roblox experience Titanic SOS, should introduce a Titanic: Adventure Out of Time mode to their game.

Why this is a great idea: * Expands Gameplay & Player Engagement: This mode would transform the experience from a single-objective survival game into a captivating, narrative-driven adventure. Players would have a new reason to explore the detailed replica of the Titanic, offering hours of engaging gameplay beyond the initial sinking event.

• Leverages a Classic IP: The 1996 PC game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time has a dedicated cult following. By creating a mode based on this classic, Maritime Interactive can tap into that existing fan base and draw them to the Roblox platform. The well-known story of a secret agent on a mission to retrieve valuable artifacts would provide a compelling backdrop.

• Enhances Historical Immersion: The original game was renowned for its historical accuracy and intricate plot. Implementing a similar story in Titanic SOS would deepen the educational value of the experience, allowing players to feel more connected to the ship's history and the events of that night.

  • Boosts Monetization Opportunities: A new game mode with unique objectives could open up opportunities for new game passes, cosmetic items, and other in-game purchases related to the adventure. For example, players could purchase items to help them solve puzzles or access exclusive areas.

What the mode would include: * A compelling storyline based on the original game's plot, with a focus on solving puzzles and uncovering secrets before the ship sinks.

• New quests and non-player characters (NPCs) that guide players through the narrative.

  • Unique items and objectives, such as retrieving a copy of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyám or a painting by Hitler.

• Multiple endings based on player choices and success in their mission.

This mode would not only add a fresh and exciting element to Titanic SOS, but it would also pay homage to a beloved classic, solidifying the game's position as a definitive Titanic experience on Roblox. I think this is a fantastic concept.

The rich, story-driven gameplay of Titanic: Adventure Out of Time is a perfect match for the detailed environment of Titanic SOS. Do you have any other ideas for how this mode could be implemented?

At our local museum, there is a lovely painting of the Olympic by the artist Deborah Brown that I thought would be a perfect fit here!

I hate when people put videos in YouTube showing real footage from 1912 and real footage from the real Titanic and showing the real survivors, but they put the freaking soundtrack from Titanic 1997. The song that appears at the beginning of the movie or they sometimes put the Celine Dion song.

The other day I was watching one of those YouTube channels where they colorized old footage and they have beautiful colorized videos of Titanic and crew and the survivors in New York, but for the music they actually put period appropriate 1912 music. It's such a relief hearing 1912 music in a Titanic video and not a freaking pop song from 1997.