Apr 1 2021

How the Titanic Worked: Part Two

49 min 2 movies discussed
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After the Titanic sank recriminations and blame followed, sometimes ruining careers unjustifiably. As the decades wore on and she was found almost 2.5 miles down, history rehabilitated some people. The question still remains how to preserve the ship.

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# Stuff You Should Know: Titanic Part 2

This is the exciting and tragic conclusion to the Titanic story, picking up right where the ship sets sail and following it through to the actual sinking and rescue efforts. Josh and Chuck walk you through the critical hours of April 14th, exploring everything from the ice warnings the ship received to the fateful decision to maintain speed, the surprisingly calm collision that passengers barely noticed, and the desperate scramble to launch lifeboats that couldn't hold everyone aboard. You'll discover fascinating details about the ship's actual design flaws, the heroic actions of everyday crew members, the chaos and heartbreak of those final hours as the ship split in two, and the immediate aftermath of one of history's most catastrophic maritime disasters.


Movies Discussed

Futility
Futility
2013 NR 3m
"We could not talk about the Titanic without talking about Futility, the 1898 book that was written by a guy named Morgan Robertson. — Josh mentions the 1898 novella 'Futility' by Morgan Robertson which eerily parallels the Titanic disaster." — Josh
Titanic
Titanic
1997 3h 14m
★ 7.9
"There's some steamy love making in the back of a car in the cargo hold. John, you're like one of your French girls. — Josh references the famous scene from James Cameron's Titanic film during discussion of the ship's final hours." — Josh

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