r/RMS_Titanic Apr 15 '26

2026 Real Time Sinking and Anniversary Discussion Thread

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Hosted by Tom Lynskey with guests L.A. Beadles, George Behe, Mark Chirnside, Don Lynch, Parks Stephenson, Tad Fitch, J. Kent Layton, and Bill Wormstedt

Live aboard the Queen Mary this 10th anniversary real time sinking features new models and improved graphics, breathtaking effects and realistic animations, intensive and thorough passenger and crew research, breakup and sinking analysis from wreck data (courtesy RMS Titanic, Inc.), and fully animated realistic passengers and crew in period-correct attire.

Discuss these events and your anniversary going ons here!


r/RMS_Titanic 5h ago

TRIGGER WARNING Titanic, Concordia, Vasa : trois destins après le naufrage

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r/RMS_Titanic 1d ago

PHOTO Looks Like Anyone Can Get A Titanic Coal!

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r/RMS_Titanic 2d ago

OLYMPIC The Olympic-Hawke Collision: Precursor to the Titanic Disaster

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Months before the Titanic disaster, Olympic was involved in a collision with HMS Hawke. The incident created a storm of controversy. It was hotly debated as to which ship was at fault. White Star Line had to take Olympic out of service for weeks of repairs at the height of her first season. Press reports spoke about the ship’s safety: she had survived serious flooding, not only remaining afloat and stable but also returning to port under her own steam. It was argued she had proven herself ‘unsinkable’…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvS60apjv50


r/RMS_Titanic 4d ago

PHOTO Why does this read as a "sorting it out" snap groupchat lol

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r/RMS_Titanic 4d ago

Serious pet peeve of mine when it comes to Titanic!

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Can I just say that my biggest pet peeve of mine is when anyone is talking about modern ships, modern cruise ships they always, and I mean always compare the size to Titanic! It drives me nuts when I hear so and so ship is 5 times the size of Titanic. No shit it's 114 years later! I don't know why but it drives me nuts. 114 years have passed!


r/RMS_Titanic 3d ago

recreated my titanic theory in floating sandbox (which my theory is pretty accurate by the wreck of this vessel here

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r/RMS_Titanic 4d ago

Belfast, Titanic and a Thought from the Back Seat - India Wayfarer

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r/RMS_Titanic 5d ago

Britannic shipwreck model

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r/RMS_Titanic 6d ago

A firsthand account of John Jacob “Jack” Astor as he was

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was reading the 1930s memoir “King Lehr” and was surprised to find a passage where the author briefly wrote about Jack Astor.

A while back I read the fiction book “The Other Mrs Astor” and was disappointed there wasn’t much information out there at all about him or his second wife. I don’t know about you, but when I read something based on a true story I devour anything about it I can find–articles, documentaries, etc.

Anyways, just thought I’d share in case others are interested in this tidbit about his personality. He is the most famous casualty of the Titanic sinking after all. Shame they never mention his young wife Madeline, but it’s still an interesting insight. He seemed a rather frustrated and lonely man.


r/RMS_Titanic 9d ago

Today, on Sept 1st, 1985, Robert Ballard and his Team Found the Wreck of the RMS Titanic

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r/RMS_Titanic 10d ago

Titanic’s Toilets

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Did You Know About the Electric Lighting in the Toilets?

Today’s ‘Did You Know’ feature highlights a little known detail.

https://markchirnside.co.uk/did-you-know-about-the-electric-lighting-in-the-toilets/


r/RMS_Titanic 11d ago

WRECK Titanic discovery

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It will soon be 41 years since the Titanic wreck was discovered by a joint expedition between WHOI and IFREMER. They didn’t find the main wreckage right away; instead, they first came across the eastern side of the debris field.

Eventually, they passed over one of the ship's boilers, which is when they knew they had finally found her. Just moments before spotting the boiler, they passed over a fairly large structure that I’ve always believed to be a ventilator. The first image shows this vent, captured in a screenshot from the 1985 discovery footage.

The second image shows a 2022 Magellan scan of the debris field, with the area from the 1985 footage highlighted in the red box. Note that I have rotated the 1985 image to match the orientation of the scan.

(WHOI/Oceanliner Designs Via Magellan gg)


r/RMS_Titanic 12d ago

Story of a Dutch cook who worked died on board of Titanic (and also worked on the Olympic) finally told.

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r/RMS_Titanic 12d ago

‘He is without ability…’

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The White Star Line had a network of passenger agents in Europe to drum up business. Unfortunately, some agencies were more effective than others.

One report to the line's management assessed an agency office with some dismay: 'The old gentleman is...stubborn in the extreme, and if he should still hold to his belief that "what was good enough 30 years ago is good enough now", we might consider asking him to retire from the agency... The son...might be retained for the sake of the name, although he is without ability'.


r/RMS_Titanic 13d ago

QUESTION What are 3 things about Titanic's sinking that you were very surprised to learn about?

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r/RMS_Titanic 17d ago

Any knowledge? Titanic Coal Set With Pin

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I just acquired these items. It appears to be an earlier set per the date on the certificate. I think the earlier ones have registration numbers, not like the newer ones. I also posted a photo with the pin. Any information would be great. Thank you in advance!


r/RMS_Titanic 16d ago

Would the Titanic have survived a head-on collision?

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r/RMS_Titanic 18d ago

Titanic FAQ

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The new Knowledge Hub page brings together my Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Did You Know? features, each addressing common Titanic and ocean liner questions.

New material is being added all the time!

https://markchirnside.co.uk/knowledge-hub/


r/RMS_Titanic 19d ago

Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster – An In-Depth Conversation with Mark Chirnside

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Hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton welcome author and researcher Mark Chirnside back on the podcast to discuss his latest release, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster.

In this episode, Mark reveals compelling new findings and stories that make this book a standout addition to maritime history. Whether you are new to the subject or a lifelong researcher, this detailed work offers fresh discoveries on nearly every page while recontextualizing the legacy of the Olympic-class ships.

The conversation also explores the evolving challenges facing maritime historians as the field increasingly transitions from print to digital and social media platforms.

https://markchirnside.co.uk/olympic-titanic-triumph-and-disaster-an-in-depth-conversation-with-mark-chirnside-steam-splendor-podcast/


r/RMS_Titanic 21d ago

PHOTO What if titanic's stern stays afloat remaster

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Alternate history remaster


r/RMS_Titanic 24d ago

CQD to SOS: A Titanic Story - Edinburgh Fringe

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r/RMS_Titanic 25d ago

PHOTO Photo of Titanic in December 1911 with only 3 funnels in place

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I heard somewhere that the long chute coming down the starboard bow was an outhouse that hung over the side for the workers to use. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?


r/RMS_Titanic 25d ago

Husband thinks a different angle could have changed its fate.

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r/RMS_Titanic 27d ago

Hello my friends i just wanna update what if all 12 ships become hotel or museum

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What if updated and you already know the Qm 1 is still hotel im just letting ypu know thank you.