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The RMS Titanic is history’s most famous shipwreck, but it wasn’t the only ship of its kind. The White Star Line built two other nearly identical vessels: The RMS Olympic and Britannic. The Olympic carried passengers until 1935 and can be visited today. The Brittanic sank only four years after her sister ship the Titanic off the Greek island of Kea in the Aegean Sea like due to striking a German mine while serving as a hospital ship during World War One. It sank in only 55 minutes (compared to 160 minutes for the Titanic) but only 30 of the 1066 passengers due to better lifeboat procedures, warmer waters, and being closer to land. What While the wreck of the Titanic is 2 miles below the surface and rapidly deteriorating, the Britannic is much more accessible (only 400ft down) and remains largely intact. It’s in “shallow” enough waters that divers can reach it, although submersibles do most of the investigation work. What can the ship tell us about the sinking of the Titanic, the lives of its passengers in the early 20th century, and whether something nefarious happened that caused it to sink, as some claim (like German sabotage). These are the questions that today’s guest, Simon Mills, tried to answer when bought the wreck of the Britannic in 1996. He is a maritime historian who has coordinated multiple expeditions into the underwater wreckage and most recently finished extensive internal surveys in 2021 and 2023. He’s also the author of the new book Inside the Britannic which is the sum of decades of work covering every inch of the ship. We discuss exactly how this ship sunk, what happened during the frantic 50 minutes of its sinking, what happened to the survivors, and other unanswered mysteries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dissect the testimony of a passenger who overheard a private conversation between Titanic's villainous owner and push-over Captain the DAY BEFORE the disaster. It's the most damning known evidence against Ismay and his demand for speed records… At least, that's how the story goes…Let's see what our Witness actually heard.Visuals from this episode can be found on our Instagram:@witnesstitanicpodor WATCH this episode on YouTube!Support the showWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous TITANIC disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night, but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to TITANIC herself... Available wherever you listen to podcasts including: APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBESeason One @WitnessTitanicSeason Two @TitanicHG⁩ TIKTOK INSTAGRAM PATREONSupport our ongoing inquiry! Hosted by James Penca Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer) Titanic corrections?!witnesstitanic@gmail.com

Pendant près de 75 ans, une énigme a plané sur l'un des naufrages les plus célèbres de l'Histoire. Le 15 avril 1912, le Titanic sombre dans l'Atlantique Nord après avoir heurté un iceberg. Mais s'est-il brisé en deux avant de disparaître sous les flots ?Étonnamment, cette question a suscité un vif débat durant des décennies.Dès les premières heures suivant la catastrophe, plusieurs rescapés — parmi eux des passagers de première et troisième classes — témoignent que le navire se serait littéralement cassé en deux avant de sombrer. On évoque un vacarme effroyable, une fracture du navire vers le centre. Pourtant, ces récits sont vite relégués au second plan.Pourquoi ? En grande partie à cause du témoignage d'un homme clé : Charles Lightoller, le second officier du Titanic et le plus haut gradé ayant survécu au naufrage. Devant les commissions d'enquête britannique et américaine, Lightoller affirme catégoriquement que le Titanic est resté intact jusqu'à son engloutissement.Ce témoignage pèse lourd. Lightoller, officier expérimenté et figure respectée, est perçu comme une source crédible.Mais pourquoi aurait-il soutenu cette version erronée ? Plusieurs historiens avancent des hypothèses. D'abord, Lightoller se trouvait à la mer lorsqu'il a vu disparaître le navire : sa vision était donc limitée. Ensuite, en pleine tourmente médiatique, la White Star Line — la compagnie du Titanic — avait tout intérêt à minimiser l'ampleur de la défaillance structurelle du navire, conçu pour être "pratiquement insubmersible". Affirmer qu'il s'était brisé en deux aurait été un aveu d'échec dans sa conception.Ainsi, durant les enquêtes officielles de 1912, la thèse du naufrage "en un seul morceau" s'impose. Les témoignages contradictoires des passagers sont jugés peu fiables, attribués au chaos et à la confusion. Pendant des décennies, les représentations du naufrage — livres, films, manuels — perpétuent cette version.Tout change en 1985, lorsque l'océanographe Robert Ballard et son équipe découvrent l'épave du Titanic, à plus de 3 800 mètres de profondeur. Les images sont sans appel : la coque repose bel et bien en deux sections distinctes, l'avant et l'arrière séparés de plusieurs centaines de mètres.Cette découverte réhabilite les témoignages des passagers longtemps ignorés. Elle rappelle aussi combien la mémoire des survivants, même face aux récits officiels, peut contenir une part essentielle de vérité. Aujourd'hui, on sait avec certitude : oui, le Titanic s'est brisé en deux avant de couler. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

"Your Friend" Mike Brady returns to provide another day of testimony to our Inquiry. Back in Episode 4, he spoke with us about the ships that formed Titanic. Today, we speak about the ships Titanic formed. The good and the bad...Visuals from this episode can be found on our Instagram:@witnesstitanicpodor WATCH this episode on YouTube!MIKE'S LINKS:https://patreon.com/oceanlinerdesignshttps://www.youtube.com/@OceanlinerDesignshttps://www.youtube.com/@AirlinerDesignsChannelhttps://www.youtube.com/@TurbineRoomStudioSupport the showWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous TITANIC disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night, but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to TITANIC herself... Available wherever you listen to podcasts including: APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBESeason One Available @WitnessTitanicSeason Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩ INSTAGRAMFollow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod for more TITANIC content. PATREONSupport our ongoing inquiry!patreon.com/witnesstitanic Hosted by James Penca Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic corrections?!witnesstitanic@gmail.com

Bruce Ismay ran the White Star Line but managed to save himself from the sinking of the Titanic by hopping into a lifeboat. Was he a coward . . or simply canceled by vicious press? His granddaughter said the greatest tragedy of Ismay's life . . was surviving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Sarah brings us the Curse of the White Star Line. If you've never heard of this, it's okay because Sarah made it up but we're trademarking it. The name is ours but the curse is real (probably), and it's the story of the Titanic and its two sister ships, the Dicktanic and Satanic. Okay, jk, it's actually the Britannic and the Olympic, but please come to us for your ship naming needs, because we are REALLY good at this. Everyone knows the tragic story of the Titanic, but its two sister ships were similarly cursed with “unsinkable ships”, the unluckiest woman alive, and some bad steering. www.thetipsyghost.comFind us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @thetipsyghost.Email us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.comShow your support when you subscribe, leave a great review & give us a 5 star rating—it really helps

Author, performer, podcaster, interviewer and host Nelson Aspen has covered a lot of ground in his highly prolific career, but he continues to return to one spot in particular, figuratively speaking: 41°43'32" N, 49°56'49" W...better known as the location of the most well known and intensely chronicled sea-faring vessel in history: White Star Line's RMS Titanic.For Nelson, his interest in the famed ship seems fated - He's felt a lifelong affinity with Titanic passenger, Milton Long! And Nelson shares Milton's story in a new historical fantasy/semi-autobiographical/reincarnation novel, Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale. We know that Milton met fellow passenger, Jack Thayer aboard Titanic. They were together as the ship went down. One lived. One perished. Is it a gay Titanic love story? Historical records point to the reality that a budding affection between the two men was developing at sea. As the ship met her fate, only women and children were permitted in lifeboats which were being sent into the water half full. Their only hope was to jump. Jack launched himself into the water and balanced on an overturned collapsable lifeboat for hours before his rescue. Milton slid down the now nearly vertical banister and was sucked beneath the ship where he died.Titanic and Milton remained with Jack for long after the tragic events of April 14, 1912. Nelson's book builds on a metaphysical premise that allows readers to examine a unique juxtaposition between the constraints of Edwardian morals and the life-affirming spirit of the contemporary LGBTQ community. We discuss the documentary 'Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries' which Nelson worked on with Alexandra Boyd, his co-host on the Titanic Talk podcast, which captures the extent of the impact the 1997 movie made on all who were involved with the production.Nelson shares his thoughts on why modern audiences continue to gravitate to the liner's ill-fated maiden voyage, his thoughts on collecting Titanic artifacts, why no single person or entity can shoulder the blame for the tragic event, plus where he's heading on his upcoming appearances and the latest installment in his semi-autobiographical series, Dancing Between The Raindrops!In recommendations--Fritz: Netflix Series, The ResidenceWeezy: The Dark Money Game on HBOPath Points of Interest:Nelson AspenKindred Spirits: A Titanic TaleNelson Aspen Amazon PageShip of DreamsTitanic Talk PodcastNelson Aspen on YouTubeNelson Aspen on InstagramNelson Aspen on XNelson Aspen on TikTokThe Residence-NetflixThe Dark Money GameDark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right by Jane Meyer

“White Star Line! Oceanic departing!”⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition by Mustafa ShaheenThis series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:Stream Train Station Noises.wav by BobMorris1, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, citystreet2free.wav by moxobna, Fishing Pier 01.WAV by JustinBW, Mooring Rope.wav by Rmutt, Seagull on beach by squashy555

The plan was for the Fantastic Four to go on a short little trip. That was all. Just a short trip and then boom....back to the old nine to five grind. But we ran into a little problem, didn't we. Well, hi there! Welcome to our wonderful treaty on pools, tubs, water holes, and puddles. Hopefully you will learn something. If you do not, please do not sue us. The "Great Bath" at the site of Mohenjo-Daro in modern-day Pakistan was most likely the first swimming pool, dug during the 3rd millennium BC. This pool is 12 by 7 metres (39 by 23 feet), is lined with bricks, and was covered with a tar-based sealant. Swimming pools became popular in Britain in the mid-19th century. As early as 1837, six indoor pools with diving boards existed in London, England. The Maidstone Swimming Club in Maidstone, Kent is believed to be the oldest surviving swimming club in Britain. It was formed in 1844, in response to concerns over drownings in the River Medway, especially since would-be rescuers would often drown because they themselves could not swim to safety. he modern Olympic Games started in 1896 and included swimming races, after which the popularity of swimming pools began to spread. In the US, the Racquet Club of Philadelphia clubhouse (1907) boasts one of the world's first modern above-ground swimming pools. The first swimming pool to go to sea on an ocean liner was installed on the White Star Line's Adriatic in 1906. he Amateur Swimming Association was founded in 1869 in England, and the Oxford Swimming Club in 1909. The presence of indoor baths in the cobbled area of Merton Street might have persuaded the less hardy of the aquatic brigade to join. So, bathers gradually became swimmers, and bathing pools became swimming pools. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest swimming pool in the world is San Alfonso del Mar Seawater pool in Algarrobo, Chile. It is 1,013 m (3,323 ft) long and has an area of 8 ha (20 acres). At its deepest, it is 3.5 m (11 ft) deep. It was completed in December 2006. In 2021, Deep Dive Dubai, located in Dubai, UAE, was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool reaching 60 metres (200 ft). The Y-40 swimming pool at the Hotel Terme Millepini in Padua, Italy, previously held the record, 42.15 m (138.3 ft), from 2014 until 2021. The Fleishhacker Pool in San Francisco was the largest heated outdoor swimming pool in the United States. Opened on 23 April 1925, it measured 1,000 by 150 ft (300 by 50 m) and was so large that the lifeguards required kayaks for patrol. It was closed in 1971 due to low patronage.   To check out some wet art, go to: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/ff-9-last-splash/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shake Your Leg by Sascha Ende Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 001 by Sascha Ende

113 ans après son naufrage, le Titanic fascine toujours autant. Pour son gigantisme, bien sûr... mais surtout pour les histoires humaines qu'il transporte à travers les objets remontés au cours des dernières décennies : documents, vaisselle frappée du sceau de la White Star Line, effets personnels de passagers et de membres d'équipage miraculeusement sauvés des eaux et qui tous, nous racontent les destins bouleversants de celles et ceux qui embarquaient pour ces voyages transatlantiques. Pour nous guider à travers cette exposition exceptionnelle, nous recevons Rozenn Poupon, documentaliste à la Cité de la Mer de Cherbourg. Ecoutez C'est ça la France avec Vincent Perrot du 27 avril 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

SEASON TWO, RIGHT AHEADSupport the showWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous TITANIC disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night, but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to TITANIC herself... Available wherever you listen to podcasts including: APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBESeason One Available @WitnessTitanicSeason Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩ INSTAGRAMFollow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod for more TITANIC content. PATREONSupport our ongoing inquiry!patreon.com/witnesstitanic Hosted by James Penca Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic corrections?!witnesstitanic@gmail.com

Sean is joined by author of 'Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic', Clifford Ismay, to look into J. Bruce Ismay.Bruce Ismay was the Chairman of The White Star Line, who became infamous for getting into a lifeboat and surviving the sinking of the Titanic. But are things as one-sided as people think?Listen in to this riveting discussion as Cliff and Sean bring their own insights into the debate.They discuss:-Thomas Henry Ismay and his relationship with his son, Bruce.-Parental expectations.-Bruce Ismay's introverted personality and how it ended up working against the public's perception of him, both before and after the Titanic tragedy.-Myths around Bruce and Captain Smith.-The impact of TV and film depictions of real-life people on public memory.-The cultural impact of Titanic (1997).-The "ram-shackle" evacuation of Titanic.-How surprisingly quickly the attacks on Ismay's character began.-The bravery of Titanic's Engineers and Postmen.Raised Questions:-Who did Cliff really want to write a book about?-Did you know that Bruce's Dad was a world-renowned businessman and self-made man?-Are we all a product of our parents?-Did Bruce's façade alienate people around him?-Has Bruce Ismay been portrayed factually and fairly?-What was the last song played by Titanic's band?-Can we ever corroborate Ismay's version of events?-Do the Public and the Press love a villain when a disaster occurs?-Does the sacrifice of wider Titanic's crew get forgotten?Correction:-It was Lifeboat number 13, which almost had Lifeboat number 15 dropped on it.-Enclosed A Deck Promenade* not "Enclosed Boat Deck" as Sean put it.Further Reading:-Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called 'The Coward of Titanic' (The History Press, 2022) by Clifford Ismay.-How To Survive the Titanic; or The Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay (Bloomsbury, 2011) by Frances Wilson.-The Triumvirate: Captain Edward J. Smith, Bruce Ismay, Thomas Andrews and the Sinking of Titanic (The History Press, 2024) by George Behe.Chapters:0:32 Introduction1:17 The Power of Film3:24 J. Bruce Ismay's Perception4:48 Thomas Ismay: A Legacy6:45 Father and Son Dynamics10:33 The Politics of Perception12:49 Portrayals of Bruce Ismay15:48 The Myths of Titanic17:51 The Last Moments21:42 Lifeboat Decisions23:53 The Reality of Survival26:29 The Impact of Inquiry29:02 The Press and Public Perception34:45 The Legacy of Bruce Ismay38:09 Life After Titanic44:35 New Perspectives on History48:17 The Real Heroes of Titanic51:45 Unfinished Stories of Titanic56:59 Future Works and CollaborationsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Titanic, célèbre paquebot de la White Star Line, possédait quatre grandes cheminées. Pourtant, seules trois d'entre elles étaient fonctionnelles et servaient à évacuer la fumée et les gaz des chaudières. La quatrième cheminée, située à l'arrière du navire, était une fausse cheminée qui ne jouait aucun rôle dans la propulsion du navire. Mais pourquoi l'avoir ajoutée ?1. Une question d'esthétique et de prestigeÀ l'époque, les grands paquebots transatlantiques étaient en pleine compétition pour attirer les passagers les plus prestigieux. Les navires de la Cunard Line, rivale de la White Star Line, comme le Lusitania et le Mauretania, étaient équipés de quatre cheminées imposantes qui donnaient une impression de puissance et de rapidité.Les concepteurs du Titanic ont donc décidé d'ajouter une quatrième cheminée factice, non fonctionnelle, pour donner au navire une apparence plus imposante et prestigieuse. Cela renforçait aussi l'image de sécurité et de modernité du paquebot.2. Un espace de ventilation et de stockageMême si cette cheminée ne servait pas à évacuer de la fumée, elle n'était pas totalement inutile. Elle servait de :- Conduit de ventilation pour certaines parties du navire, notamment la cuisine et la salle des machines.- Espace de rangement pour divers équipements du navire.3. Un effet psychologique sur les passagersÀ l'époque, plus un paquebot avait de cheminées, plus il était perçu comme puissant et rapide. Certains passagers choisissaient leur traversée en fonction du nombre de cheminées, croyant que cela garantissait une meilleure sécurité et une plus grande vitesse. Cette fausse cheminée a donc contribué à renforcer la réputation du Titanic.ConclusionLa quatrième cheminée du Titanic était une fausse cheminée, principalement ajoutée pour des raisons esthétiques et marketing, mais elle servait aussi à la ventilation de certaines zones du navire. Ce détail architectural illustre bien l'importance de l'image et de la perception publique dans l'industrie des paquebots de l'époque. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Join Pablo O'Hana, record-breaking fourth time Unsinkable guest, and me for a lively discussion of the evolution of modern marketing in the US and the UK. We take a look at the strategies used by the White Star Line and her competitors to bolster their reputations of luxury and size ("Have you heard of Dr. Freud, Mr. Ismay?") on the coveted Trans-Atlantic route in the early twentieth-century. A marketing and public relations expert himself, Pablo walks us through what advertising looked like in 1912 and what parts of that era stay with us even now in our everyday lives.Settle in. Grab a dram or an oolong, take a seat, get cozy. This is the deep past.Look History in the Eye, MelbourneWe're a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepodOr buy me a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/labeadlesBuy Unsinkable shirts here!: https://www.bonfire.com/unsinkable-the-first-t-shirt/Support the pod via my Bookshop Storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/unsinkablepodFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsinkablepod/

SEASON FINALE!!!!Let's dive back in for the exciting conclusion of... James Cameron's 1997 film, "TITANIC." Sync up this episode with the legendary movie to add historic commentary, decipher what is fact and what is fiction, and learn how survivor testimony inspired much of the film.TITANIC movie super fans may not need to sync up the film to enjoy this week's episode, but watching and listening is still recommended. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian female survivor of the Titanic, was a dedicated nurse with a passion for adventure. After starting her career at Adelaide Hospital in 1907, she pursued her dream of exploring the world as a ship's stewardess, traveling to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. On one voyage, Evelyn met Dr. William James, a White Star Line physician. The two quickly bonded and were thrilled to be assigned to the RMS Titanic in 1912. However, a last-minute roster change removed Dr. James from the ship—a twist of fate that saved his life. Discover the story of Evelyn, a survivor, adventurer, and part of a love story shaped by history's most infamous voyage.

To wrap up season one of the podcast, we dive into the words of James Cameron's script for the 1997 film, "TITANIC." Sync up this episode with the legendary movie to add historic commentary, decipher what is fact and what is fiction, and learn how survivor testimony inspired much of the film.TITANIC movie super fans may not need to sync up the film to enjoy this week's episode, but watching and listening is still recommended. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

THIS TESTIMONY HAS ACCOMPANYING VISUALS. Visit @jamespenca on Instagram to see the images provided by the witness.Titanic existed in a time of class division and WILD interior design choices. This week, we speak to a Titanic enthusiast who happens to work with centuries-old buildings in the UK and has some fascinating explanations for why the classes look and feel the way they do.Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

The exciting conclusion of Mr. Beesley's testimony takes us aboard the rescue ship Carpathia, includes the emotional arrival in New York, and Lawrence's thoughts on who is to blame for the loss of Titanic. Lawrence's entire book can be found for free here:https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6675/6675-h/6675-h.htmSend me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Have you ever wondered how much work goes into the writing of your favorite history books? This week, we are joined by celebrated maritime author Mark Chirnside for a look at the many road blocks and pitfalls that come with Titanic research. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

We rejoin Lawrence on the night of the disaster and hear - in his own words - of his escape from Titanic, and the sights and sounds that will stay with him forever. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Part 1/2. Come on board the White Star Line's latest marvel, the splendour of the sea, the Titanic. Today we begin the story of the most ill-fated voyage in history.Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story this week with special thanks to our guest Marnie Wood a cultural historian and a producer on Titanic: In Colour.Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code AFTERDARKYou can take part in our listener survey here.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

The titan of the sea, the great unsinkable ship that sank – over a century later, the mystery of the Titanic is still being studied to this day. Only a third of the ship's passengers survived, while over 1,500 lost their lives. But out of all those casualties, only 340 bodies were recovered. So, the question remains: what happened to the remaining 1,160? Other videos you might like: Scientists Have Found The Titanic Will Disappear Soon    • Scientists Have Found The Titanic Wil...   The Truth About the Titanic Has Been Revealed    • The Truth About the Titanic Has Been ...   10 Shocking Theories That'll Make You Question Everything    • 10 Shocking Theories That'll Make You...   TIMESTAMPS: Why there were only 20 lifeboats 0:32 Why the Titanic's lookouts didn't see the iceberg 1:32 Why the ship was sailing at an unsafe speed 2:25 Why some of the bodies weren't found 2:56 The Unsinkable Molly Brown 4:32 Lucky Lawrence Beesley 5:46 How Violet Constance Jessop survived... twice 6:26 Who were on the first lifeboat 7:20 #titanic #titanicbodies #titanicsurvivers Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ SUMMARY: The Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats for all its passengers. There were only 20, and they needed 60 to be able to carry everybody on board to safety. Perhaps those poor souls could've been rescued from the bone-chilling waters a lot sooner if the closest ships passing by the Titanic's crash site had seen the flairs and other distress signals being sent. The ship was also moving much faster than the speed it was built for. The reason for this was that the ship's owner, White Star Line, didn't want to fall behind schedule. Only hours after the Titanic sank, a massive storm came over the ocean. The currents and winds would've swept many bodies up to 50 miles away from the crash site. Of course, there were those victims that went down with the ship, and they had no chance of being retrieved. As for the bodies that were recovered, some were given a proper burial at sea if there wasn't room for them on the rescue ship. The brave and selfless woman earned herself the nickname “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” and after the ship went down, she tried her best to get as many passengers as she could into the lifeboats. There was also author, journalist, and teacher, Lawrence Beesley. He later wrote a book that brought him a lot of success called The Loss of the SS Titanic. Another survivor was Violet Constance Jessop, who was a stewardess on the ship. Jessop hadn't planned to work on the Titanic until her friends convinced her to apply for the job. Dorothy Gibson, a beautiful American singer, model, and silent film actress was also a survivor of the Titanic. Gibson was one of the richer and more famous aboard the ship. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Photos: https://www.depositphotos.com East News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Świat, w którym technologia wygrywa z naturą, a człowiek wierzy, że ma pełną kontrolę nad swoim losem. Taki był sam początek XX wieku, a Titanic był symbolem tej epoki – epoki, w której wiarę w postęp techniczny i ludzką nieomylność stawiano ponad wszystko. Jak to więc możliwe, że największy, najnowocześniejszy i rzekomo "niezatapialny" statek świata przepadł podczas swojego dziewiczego rejsu? Ten odcinek "Podcastu Historycznego" zabierze Was w podróż przez jeden z najbardziej fascynujących momentów w historii ludzkiej ambicji i pychy. Wszystko zaczyna się od budowy Titanica, rozpoczętej w stoczni Harland and Wolff w Belfaście. Od jego monumentalnych wymiarów, które miały symbolizować o technologiczną przewagę Wielkiej Brytanii i triumf człowieka nad żywiołami, aż po ambitny projekt pełen luksusu i komfortu, który przewyższał wszystko, co do tej pory widziano na morzach; Titanic miał nie tylko przewozić pasażerów – miał być pływającym pałacem, miejscem, gdzie arystokracja i nowobogaccy mogli oddać się przyjemnościom i podziwiać swoje własne osiągnięcia. Niestety, za tym obrazem technologicznego sukcesu kryły się błędy i przeoczenia, których nikt nie zauważył, aż było za późno. W trakcie tego odcinka przyjrzymy się nie tylko samemu statkowi, ale również jego pasażerom, którzy stali się uczestnikami tej pierwszej i ostatniej podróży. Titanic to mikroświat ukacujący ówczesne podziały społecznych – od pełnych przepychu apartamentów pierwszej klasy, gdzie miliarderzy tacy jak John Jacob Astor IV i Isidor Straus bawili się na pokładzie, po klaustrofobiczne przestrzenie trzeciej klasy, w których emigranci i robotnicy marzyli o lepszym życiu w Ameryce, opuszczając Europę na zawsze. Każda z tych klas miała inną podróż, inne nadzieje i inne przeznaczenie, a w chwili, gdy nadszedł koniec, podziały te stały się wyraźniejsze niż kiedykolwiek. Omówimy techniczne aspekty budowy Titanica – jak to możliwe, że statek reklamowany jako "niezatapialny" został zbudowany z niedopracowanymi grodziami wodoszczelnymi, które nie sięgały do pełnej wysokości statku, oraz jak niedostateczna liczba szalup (łodzi) ratunkowych zaważyła na losach pasażerów. Zbadamy kluczowe decyzje kapitana i zarządu White Star Line, które wpłynęły na los statku – dlaczego Titanic płynął z taką prędkością przez wody północnego Atlantyku i jak ignorowano kolejne ostrzeżenia o górach lodowych. Przejdziemy przez kluczowe momenty – od uderzenia w górę lodową, poprzez chaos na pokładzie, aż po akcję ratunkową RMS Carpathia, która przybyła na miejsce. Zdamy sobie sprawę, że to nie technologia, ale błędy, arogancja i zaufanie do nowoczesnych wynalazków przyczyniły się do tej tragedii. Titanic to jednak nie tylko historia technicznych zaniedbań i społecznych nierówności. To także historia zmieniającego się świata. Zobaczymy, jak historia Titanica wpłynęła na przyszłe regulacje morskie, wprowadzenie nowych standardów bezpieczeństwa i stworzenie międzynarodowych przepisów, które obowiązują do dziś. W dalszej części odcinka skupimy się na późniejszej perspektywie – od procesu ratowania wraku, aż po współczesne odkrycia głębinowe, które pozwoliły nam lepiej zrozumieć, co naprawdę wydarzyło się w tamtej nocy. Omówimy też rolę Titanica w kulturze – od niesłabnącego zainteresowania literaturą i dokumentami po hollywoodzki hit Jamesa Camerona z 1997 roku, który na nowo rozpalił wyobraźnię kolejnych pokoleń. Moi drodzy - w Wasze ręcę oddaję nie tylko historię statku, który przepadł. To uniwersalna opowieść o ludzkiej ambicji, o arogancji wobec natury i o tym, jak marzenia potrafią lec w gruzach w oka mgnieniu. Wspólnie odkryjemy, dlaczego Titanic stał się symbolem epoki i dlaczego to właśnie jego historia porusza nas do dziś. Dobrego słuchania! Rafał ✨ ✨ Moja ksiażka „Historia dla Odważnych” – kup szybko i bezpiecznie na https://odwaga.alt.pl

This week, enjoy the testimony of renown Titanic author Steve Hall. Steve and James talk through Steve's extensive career, time travel and the infamous Titanic "Switch Theory."For more on Steve and his work, visit his website https://stevehall.nl/THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE WITH A VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW!Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Un naufrage qui ne laisse pas de glace. Terrifiante malédiction, châtiment divin, monstrueuse machination ourdie par de puissants financiers, la tragédie du Titanic est devenue l'un des mythes fondateurs de la modernité. Dans cet épisode, Gaël et Geoffroy naviguent dans les eaux troubles de ce désastre, symbole par excellence de l'orgueil démesuré de l'Homme, et explorent les innombrables récits surnaturels et théories du complot qui refont régulièrement surface au gré des obsessions et angoisses de notre société. Musique : Thibaud R. Habillage sonore / mixage : Alexandre Lechaux Facebook Instagram  Twitter  www.toutsavoir.fr Contact : tousparano@gmail.com

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic ocean. She was a beautiful ship, designed for British luxury, and coined the “Millionaire's Special.” She was journeying from Southampton, England with the hope of touching shores in New York, New York, but she never made it. As many of you know, she had an unfortunate collision with the ICEBERG STRAIGHT AHEAD, and capsized in the middle of the ocean between April 14 and 15, 1912. With approximately 1500 deaths, most of which coming from the crew and the third-class passengers, it is one of the most infamous tragedies in both American and British history. In the early 1900's, the shipping industry was at full peak, especially those voyages seeking to cross the Atlantic. These ships were used for trade, as well as vacations for the wealthy high socialites of that time. White Star, a company looking to enter the competition for transatlantic cruises, started construction on three large liners that would be recognized for their speed and comfort. These three vessels would be named the Olympic, the Britannica, and the Titanic. The Titanic featured a large, upscale dining room, four elevators, and a swimming pool. It had 16 compartments that included steel doors that could be closed to contain water, should the vessel be breached. The designers and builders claimed that 4 of the compartments could be filled with water and it would not affect the buoyancy of the Titanic. She would continue to float. Because of these characteristics, the Titanic was deemed “Unsinkable.” She was one of the largest and luxurious ships of her time, at 882.5 feet long and 92.5 feet wide. She had a carrying capacity of approximately 46,000 tons and weighed about 52,000 tons.  But was this horrible tragedy just an accident? Or could it be something more sinister? Could the Titanic have been launched on not only her maiden voyage, but a suicide mission? Send us a textSupport the showTheme song by INDA

In 1912, the "unsinkable" jewel in the crown of White Star Line voyages -- The Titanic -- hit an iceberg and sunk on its maiden voyage. It is difficult to imagine how passengers enjoying the amenities of this luxury liner would have reacted when suddenly they realized the vessel had become a floating coffin. Only a third of the passengers and crew survived the harrowing journey.  But, a touring exhibition now casts light on those passengers in an intimate and immersive manner. The Titanic Exhibition is currently on tour in Seattle, Washington. Visitors will gain access to over 200 artifacts from the ill fated voyage, as well as immersive audio commentary shedding light on the personal stories of passengers, and the chance to explore incredible recreations of the decks from the iconic ship. In this episode, I speak with the CEO of Musealia -- the company behind the exhibition -- Luis Ferreiro about this remarkable, critically acclaimed exhibit as well as his personal story about how his father turned a Spanish national radio show about fishing into a global history exhibition company.  Learn more at www.titanicexhibition.com Music and sound: Pixabay This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of the top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they're not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won't be bombarded by annoying ads and it's completely free. It's a great site, and don't just take my word for it they've been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia.

Le Titanic n'avait pas assez de canots de sauvetage pour accueillir tous les passagers et membres d'équipage en cas de naufrage, et cette situation est attribuable à plusieurs facteurs, notamment des réglementations dépassées, des choix de conception basés sur l'esthétique et la réputation de sécurité du navire. 1. Réglementations maritimes obsolètesÀ l'époque de la construction du Titanic, les réglementations britanniques concernant les canots de sauvetage dataient de 1894 et n'avaient pas été actualisées pour tenir compte des nouveaux paquebots géants qui arrivaient sur les océans au début du XXe siècle. Ces réglementations stipulaient que les navires de plus de 10 000 tonnes devaient transporter un certain nombre de canots de sauvetage, sans prendre en compte la capacité totale des passagers. Le Titanic, avec une jauge brute de plus de 46 000 tonnes, se conformait techniquement aux normes, mais ces dernières étaient clairement inadaptées à la taille du navire et au nombre de personnes à bord. 2. Conception et esthétique du navireLe Titanic était conçu pour être un navire luxueux, et son apparence était soigneusement étudiée pour projeter une image de confort et de sécurité. L'architecte en chef du Titanic, Thomas Andrews, avait initialement proposé d'installer 64 canots de sauvetage, ce qui aurait été suffisant pour tous les passagers et l'équipage. Cependant, cette suggestion a été réduite pour des raisons esthétiques et pratiques : 64 canots auraient occupé une grande partie des ponts et donné l'impression que le Titanic était un navire moins sûr. Au final, 20 canots de sauvetage seulement ont été installés, un nombre considéré comme adéquat pour les apparences et qui respectait les exigences minimales de l'époque. 3. La croyance en l'insubmersibilité du TitanicL'un des principaux arguments de vente du Titanic était sa réputation d'insubmersibilité, grâce à sa conception innovante et ses compartiments étanches. Cette confiance exagérée dans la sécurité du navire a conduit à une certaine négligence dans les mesures de sécurité, y compris le nombre de canots de sauvetage. Les propriétaires du Titanic, la White Star Line, pensaient qu'en cas d'urgence, les canots de sauvetage seraient surtout utilisés pour transporter les passagers vers des navires de secours à proximité et non pour assurer une évacuation complète du navire. Cette hypothèse se révélait toutefois inefficace pour un naufrage en pleine mer sans autres navires aux alentours. 4. Manque de formation et de procédures d'urgenceEnfin, il est important de noter que les exercices d'évacuation n'étaient pas systématiques à bord du Titanic, et que les équipages n'étaient pas bien préparés à utiliser les canots de sauvetage. Les quelques canots disponibles n'ont pas été utilisés de manière optimale, plusieurs d'entre eux ayant été lancés en mer avec des places inoccupées. En somme, la combinaison de réglementations dépassées, de choix de conception orientés vers l'esthétique, de la confiance en la sécurité du navire et du manque de préparation de l'équipage explique pourquoi il n'y avait pas assez de canots de sauvetage pour tous les occupants du Titanic. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week's witness is one of Titanic's most famous survivors. And as a Second Class passenger, he is also one of the most unique. In PART ONE, Lawrence Beesley's curious mind and tragic words take us aboard Titanic BEFORE the iceberg. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

In part two, we watch as the Atlantic continues to head toward the southern coast of Nova Scotia ... with dangerous consequences. Videos:  The Terrifying Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC (Halifax, 1873 - 150th ANNIVERSARY) A Real-Time Animation of the Sinking A Visit to the SS Atlantic Heritage Park Interpretation Center, Nova Scotia Articles and books: Atlantic's Last Stop: Courage, Folly, and Lies in the White Star Line's Worst Disaster Before Titanic, by Bob Chaulk Descendants of 'heroic people' mark anniversary of SS Atlantic wreck The SS Atlantic Heritage Park website  

It was tradition onboard ships like Titanic to skip a certain unlucky number when labeling cabins, deckchairs, etc. Well, this practice clearly didn't make a difference, and it's officially October! So please enjoy episode THIRTEEN!Last week we heard of Ella White's escape from Titanic including her frustrations with a pair of "Stewards" who didn't know how to row a lifeboat... This week, we hear from one of those Stewards...Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

It's well known that more women survived the Titanic disaster than men. But have you ever actually heard their story? Allow me to introduce you to Ella. FEATURING KATIE JOHANTGEN AS THE VOICE OF THIS WEEK'S WITNESSWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

It's been over a month since the 2024 Expedition to the Titanic wreck returned to Providence, RI with 2.2 million photos, 24 hours of HD footage and so much more. In this Bonus Episode of WITNESS TITANIC, James comes to us from the final day of the expedition to share what life was like on this historic trip. Our inquiry continues next week when we call our first female survivor to take the stand. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

PHOTOS OF DIANA: https://expedition.discovertitanic.com/Most of Titanic's lost saw their story come to an end in 1912. Diana of Versailles' story, however, was just beginning. Just last month, she was rediscovered after 112 years on the ocean floor, and though she may be an inanimate bronze statuette, she has so much to tell us. This week, WITNESS TITANIC host James Penca dives into Diana's history, analyzes her new photographs, and recounts what it was like to witness her rediscovery during Expedition 2024. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

It's been a rough week and a half on stormy seas as you and your family make the trip from Ireland to your new home in America in March of 1873. Now finally, the ship is making a stop in Halifax to refuel and you might all be able to rest. But there will be no rest for the passengers on the SS Atlantic. Videos: The Terrifying Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC (Halifax, 1873 - 150th ANNIVERSARY) A Real-Time Animation of the Sinking Articles and books: Atlantic's Last Stop: Courage, Folly, and Lies in the White Star Line's Worst Disaster Before Titanic, by Bob Chaulk Descendants of 'heroic people' mark anniversary of SS Atlantic wreck The SS Atlantic Heritage Park website

RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!For the first time on WITNESS TITANIC, we call to the stand someone who has TRULY witnessed Titanic with their own two eyes. Rory Golden is not only the funniest historian you'll ever meet but he has also dove to Titanic in a submersible three times! This week we talk about the ongoing expedition, what it's like to SEE Titanic and we share quite a few laughs. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!This week's witness is Dr. David Gallo, renown Oceanographer, Co-Leader of the 2024 Titanic Expedition, and accomplished lecturer on the world's oceans, climate change, and deep sea exploration. This episode was recorded onboard the research vessel of Expedition 2024 just hours before arrival above the Titanic wreck site. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

The trio of ships saw journeys of triumph and tragedy. Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but not many people know that the Titanic had 2 sister ships. Bad luck seemed to follow the trio of ships, but each one of them had glorious moments that live in the minds of those who sailed in them. White Star Line, the company who built the Titanic, had high hopes for what the “unsinkable ship” and its sister ships, the Britannic and the Olympic, would accomplish. #titanic #olympic #britannic TIMESTAMPS The Olympic 1:10 The Titanic hit an iceberg 2:03 The Olympic could save the Titanic 2:28 The Olympic against Germany 3:03 How the Olympic crashed 3:55 The Britannic, the youngest and biggest 5:00 The Britannic as a hospital ship 5:47 How the Britannic sank 6:50 Preview photo credit: Amazing images that bring back to life Titanic in Colour: Photos of One of the Largest Passenger Liners of Its Time Rendered in Full Colour The RMS Titanic was one of the most opulent liners to have ever been built and the largest steamship in the world. It struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City and sank on April 15, 1912. Since the discovery of its wreckage in 1985, interest in the ill-fated liner slightly dwindled. Now a century after its sinking, the Titanic remains an enduring and enigmatic subject. Thomas Schmid of 3D history, is one such person that has been mesmerized by the tale of this fabled ship that was once pronounced unsinkable. Through his work, we are able to travel back in time to see images of the luxury liner, not as they were taken, but rendered in full colour. Photo shows: RMS Olympic and Titanic side-by-side, Belfast, 6 March 1912: By Thomas Schmid/Exclusivepix Media/EAST NEWS, https://www.eastnews.ru/pictures/pict... Animation is created by Bright Side. Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode before our 2024 Expedition Episodes, let's venture into 3rd Class for the first time! Daniel defies the odds, tells us about those infamous 3rd Class gates and provides a little surprise that even I wasn't expecting! Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

This week we interview Tomasina Ray, Director of Collections at RMS Titanic Inc. She literally witnesses Titanic every day as she oversees the 5,500 artifacts recovered by RMST. She is also a member of the 2024 Expedition team - but she doesn't know it at the time of recording!Video of the interview available on YouTube!https://youtu.be/Nn62XePWjWIWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

712 passengers and crew survived the Titanic disaster but only a handful did so after ending up in the freezing Atlantic waters. This week, witness the epic escape of one of those few. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Monthly Roundup #20: July 2024, published by Zvi on July 24, 2024 on LessWrong. It is monthly roundup time. I invite readers who want to hang out and get lunch in NYC later this week to come on Thursday at Bhatti Indian Grill (27th and Lexington) at noon. I plan to cover the UBI study in its own post soon. I cover Nate Silver's evisceration of the 538 presidential election model, because we cover probabilistic modeling and prediction markets here, but excluding any AI discussions I will continue to do my best to stay out of the actual politics. Bad News Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin files comment suggesting SpaceX Starship launches be capped due to 'impact on local environment.' This is a rather shameful thing for them to be doing, and not for the first time. Alexey Guzey reverses course, realizes at 26 that he was a naive idiot at 20 and finds everything he wrote cringe and everything he did incompetent and Obama was too young. Except, no? None of that? Young Alexey did indeed, as he notes, successfully fund a bunch of science and inspire good thoughts and he stands by most of his work. Alas, now he is insufficiently confident to keep doing it and is in his words 'terrified of old people.' I think Alexey's success came exactly because he saw people acting stupid and crazy and systems not working and did not then think 'oh these old people must have their reasons,' he instead said that's stupid and crazy. Or he didn't even notice that things were so stupid and crazy and tried to just… do stuff. When I look back on the things I did when I was young and foolish and did not know any better, yeah, some huge mistakes, but also tons that would never have worked if I had known better. Also, frankly, Alexey is failing to understand (as he is still only 26) how much cognitive and physical decline hits you, and how early. Your experience and wisdom and increased efficiency is fighting your decreasing clock speed and endurance and physical strength and an increasing set of problems. I could not, back then, have done what I am doing now. But I also could not, now, do what I did then, even if I lacked my current responsibilities. For example, by the end of the first day of a Magic tournament I am now completely wiped. Google short urls are going to stop working. Patrick McKenzie suggests prediction markets on whether various Google services will survive. I'd do it if I was less lazy. Silver Bullet This is moot in some ways now that Biden has dropped out, but being wrong on the internet is always relevant when it impacts our epistemics and future models. Nate Silver, who now writes Silver Bulletin and runs what used to be the old actually good 538 model, eviscerates the new 538 election model. The 'new 538' model had Biden projected to do better in Wisconsin and Ohio than either the fundamentals or his polls, which makes zero sense. It places very little weight on polls, which makes no sense. It has moved towards Biden recently, which makes even less sense. Texas is their third most likely tipping point state, it happens 9.8% of the time, wait what? At best, Kelsey Piper's description here is accurate. Kelsey Piper: Nate Silver is slightly too polite to say it but my takeaway from his thoughtful post is that the 538 model is not usefully distinguishable from a rock with "incumbents win reelection more often than not" painted on it. Gil: worse, I think Elliott's modelling approach is probably something like max_(dem_chance) [incumbency advantage, polls, various other approaches]. Elliott's model in 2020 was more bullish on Biden's chances than Nate and in that case Trump was the incumbent and down in the polls. Nate Silver (on Twitter): Sure, the Titanic might seem like it's capsizing, but what you don't understand is that the White Star Line has an extremely good track re...

Hello from the Atlantic! No new episode this week so I recorded this quick mini-sode from the research vessel of Titanic Expedition 2024 to give you an idea of what it's like at 41.43 N 49.56 W. Things are going well out here, we are terribly busy but I'm doing my best to stay present and keep Witness Titanic episodes coming! Next week we will continue the investigation with the conclusion of Officer Lightoller's testimony. Full episodes recorded from the expedition begin with episode 08!Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

This week's witness is the most questioned of the 712 survivors. 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller remembers the sea trials, the delivery to Southampton, last-minute preparations and, of course, that fateful Sunday... but how truthful his memories are is cause for discussion! Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Before he heads off on a trans-Atlantic voyage of his own, we hear from Mike Brady, the documentarian and illustrator behind the YouTube channel Oceanliner Designs. Join us as we talk through his list of ships that set the table for our great Titanic story.Watch this episode on YouTube for video of the interview!https://youtu.be/U-hWmIBqqu8 Mike's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@OceanlinerDesignsWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Today we rejoin Ismay aboard Titanic for the collision, sinking and rescue. No Hollywood magic here. This is the Titanic disaster in a survivor's own words. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

Phillip Franklin, vice president of the White Star Line, famously said: “There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable.” But as we know, the ‘unsinkable ship' did in fact sink. And on board that fateful voyage, was one particular ‘famous' couple of the time: Billionaire JJ Astor and his wife Madeleine, who was 5 months pregnant. From swirling rumors in Gilded Age society of the couple's ‘fateful lust' and mass disapproval of the union, to the ultimate fate of the couple when the ship went down in 1914. All of this and more in today's episode!Follow us on IG:instagram.com/foundobjectspodcastSOURCES:www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/john-jacob-astor.html.www.bbc.com/future/article/20120402-the-myth-of-the-unsinkable-ship.www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/madeleine-talmage-astor.html.www.mentalfloss.com/posts/madeleine-astor-titanic-widow.www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 322: Nova Scotia's rugged coastline and treacherous waters have made it a graveyard for ships throughout history. The SS Atlantic, a White Star Line steamship, sank off Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, in one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. On its 19th voyage from Liverpool to New York with around 975 people on board, the ship ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax. Navigational errors caused it to strike rocks near Prospect, Nova Scotia. Rough seas hindered lifeboat launches, trapping many passengers below deck. Local fishermen and others aided in rescue efforts, but 562 people perished, marking it the greatest civilian loss in the North Atlantic at that time. Sources: Nova Scotia Archives - Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia HMS Tribune: Halifax's first maritime disaster is almost forgotten Atlantic's Last Stop by Robert Chaulk They Went Down To The Sea by lay Spicer Hypothermia: How long can someone survive in frigid water? The Chilling Truth About Cold Water SS Atlantic History - Rev. Ancient's Account The SS Atlantic | Canadian History Ehx The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic The S/S Atlantic of the White Star Line, disaster in 1873 HFX Studios The Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC - Halifax, NS 1873 SS Atlantic - The Mystery of the Davidsons' Grave The Grave of the Davidsons, from the SS Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic | CBC News Shipwreck Treasures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our inquiry's first witness is none other than Managing Director of the White Star Line and surviving first class passenger, Mr. J. Bruce Ismay. In PART ONE of his testimony, he relays his unique experiences from Titanic's conception to the night of the sinking.Stay tuned for PART TWO when Ismay recounts the collision, sinking and rescue.  Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com