Titanic Sunk by Steering Mistake - Page 2

SpeckledJim · 09-23-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesread

James Cameron is rereleasing Titanic in 3D.

I think I'd rather be marooned on an iceberg than sit through that again.

jamesread · 09-23-2010, 01:24 PM

LOL...

Worldwalker · 09-23-2010, 05:49 PM

I believe it's "Blue Riband".

And I, too, find it interesting that this "secret" is suddenly being touted at the same time as its keeper's book is appearing. Soooo coincidental.

Conor · 09-23-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Revellian

My theory is that the more time that passes after a memorable event,

It may seem like ancient history, but all my grandparents would have read about his murders in their daily newspapers.

Fat Abe · 09-23-2010, 07:39 PM

A Titanic quiz is available here:

http://www.livescience.com/php/trivia/?quiz=titanic

Warning: If you get fewer than 10 correct answers out of 15 questions, you go down with the ship. Disclosure: Fat Abe flunked the test. I did not do too well on the sex test either.

RoboRay · 09-23-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

actually im sure ive heard about the steering error some time ago in a discovery channel or history channel program.

That's correct. This "just-revealed secret" has been public knowledge for decades. I believe it was actually discussed as part of the initial inquiry into the disaster.

crich70 · 09-23-2010, 10:38 PM

There is also the fact that Capt. Smith had briefly been in command of Titanic's sister ship and had had problems with it as well. He wasn't used to such a big ship as Titanic and her sister ships were. And the watertight compartments only went so far up so when the hull was compromised water would pour over one set of plates and begin filling the next compartment and the rest is history. And of course the last survivor of the sinking just died this last year (she had been a very young child) so there is no one left who was there who can say yes or no to what actually happened.

Viseguy · 09-23-2010, 11:06 PM

My theory is that the captain was reading a Kindle while steering.

kiwipippa · 09-24-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Viseguy

My theory is that the captain was reading a Kindle while steering.

So that's what happened?

But what was he reading?

Lady Fitzgerald · 09-24-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Viseguy

My theory is that the captain was reading a Kindle while steering.

With his elbows...

GeoffC · 09-24-2010, 05:36 AM

must have been reading Mobi Dick ..... (you know, one of those forerunners of ebook formats !)

dsvick · 09-24-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

how else would one hit an iceberg if not by steerage ?

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Originally Posted by Viseguy

My theory is that the captain was reading a Kindle while steering.

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Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

With his elbows...

In the rain ...

crich70 · 09-24-2010, 11:24 AM

I think he was reading this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futilit...k_of_the_Titan

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Originally Posted by kiwipippa

So that's what happened?

But what was he reading?

Ryan_Phx · 09-24-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crich70

I think he was reading this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futilit...k_of_the_Titan

That book is so horrible, I would have steered into an iceberg just so I didn't have to finish it.

Graham · 09-24-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesread

James Cameron is rereleasing Titanic in 3D.

I couldn't figure out how that was possible, given that it was shot in 2D. So I Googled. And so far I still haven't found out how. Though I did find a quote from Cameron saying that it would really be sort of 2.8D.

Graham

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jamesread Banned Posts: 59 Karma: 22 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	LOL...

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Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	I believe it's "Blue Riband". And I, too, find it interesting that this "secret" is suddenly being touted at the same time as its keeper's book is appearing. Soooo coincidental.

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Fat Abe Man Who Stares at Books Posts: 1,826 Karma: 10606722 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 50th State, USA. Also, PA, NY, CA, and elsewhere. Device: All of the Above	A Titanic quiz is available here: http://www.livescience.com/php/trivia/?quiz=titanic Warning: If you get fewer than 10 correct answers out of 15 questions, you go down with the ship. Disclosure: Fat Abe flunked the test. I did not do too well on the sex test either.

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	There is also the fact that Capt. Smith had briefly been in command of Titanic's sister ship and had had problems with it as well. He wasn't used to such a big ship as Titanic and her sister ships were. And the watertight compartments only went so far up so when the hull was compromised water would pour over one set of plates and begin filling the next compartment and the rest is history. And of course the last survivor of the sinking just died this last year (she had been a very young child) so there is no one left who was there who can say yes or no to what actually happened.

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Viseguy Just a kid from Bklyn Posts: 135 Karma: 4448 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi; Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	My theory is that the captain was reading a Kindle while steering.

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	must have been reading Mobi Dick ..... (you know, one of those forerunners of ebook formats !)