A little Titanic fact.

You may have seen a picture of Titanic being launched or fitted out, but you look at the promenade and see it all the way open and go "That's Olympic, look at the open A Deck promenade!" Well, you are incorrect. A thing most people do not know is that Titanic had a all open promenade until February 1912. In February 1912, her promenade became half enclosed. So how could you tell the difference between the two ships before February 1912? Well, you would look at the size of the second class promenade on B Deck. If it was small, it was Titanic. If it was long, that was Olympic. However, Titanic did have a long 2nd class B Deck Promenade at the time of launch, but it was eventually made smaller in or around September 1911.

                                                               Olympic Being Launched

                                                               Titanic Being Launched

Also, if it was Olympic being launched she would have a light grey hull and Titanic would have a black hull. The reason Olympic's hull looks white is because of the sun, it makes light grey look white. The reason Olympic's hull was painted light grey was for photos. Her hull would later be painted black, like Titanic's.

Just Some Advice

Always look at the promenade on "Titanic" blueprints. I found this out the hard way. If your blueprints show the promenade open all the way, you have Olympic's blueprints. Yes, they gave you Olympic's blueprints and named it Titanic blueprints. This is happened to me just a few days ago. If your blueprints show the promenade half enclosed, no need to be sad! You have Titanic's blueprints!

Happy Birthday Nomadic!

On this day 103 years ago, the SS Nomadic was launched. The SS Nomadic was built as a tender for the White Star Line and her keel was laid down December 22, 1910. On April 25th, 1911 she was launched from Slipway No. 1 in Harland and Wolff shipyard, Belfast. On May 16th, 1911 she completed her sea trials. Then, on May 27th, 1911 she was delivered to the White Star Line. You may be going, "Ok, what's so cool about a tender ship?" Well, when Titanic was in Cherbourg on April 10th, 1912 Nomadic transferred 172 1st and second to the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Nomadic was designed to be as luxurious as could be for such a short journey. Although the journey to the awaiting liner may have only taken up 30 minutes, passengers would've loaded up to an hour or even two hours earlier. The Nomadic was powered by 2 compound steam engines and two single ended boilers, Nomadic had a working speed of 12 knots which was ideal for the environment she worked in. The best part about the Nomadic is that you get to still step aboard the ship and feel what it was like on the ship. In fact, you get to see all 4 decks! Now you may be going, where is the Nomadic? Well, she is located in Belfast, Ireland where Titanic was built. I am guessing you want to learn more, so here is the link to the Nomadic website: http://www.nomadicbelfast.com/. Happy Birthday Nomadic!

Heart of the Ocean Replica

You've probably seen many Heart of the Ocean replicas, but this one is special. This replica of the Heart of the Ocean is only 15 bucks. Yes, that's right, 15 bucks for a Heart of the Ocean replica. It also comes with a sparkling custom chain. Of course, if you are rich, you can get a crystal Heart of the Ocean for 90 dollars. Both of these make you look very rich and fancy though, so consider buying them. I am guessing you want to buy it, so here are the links:


15 Dollar Heart of the Ocean: http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/cart_detail.php?sku=766802586349&i=11207&q=0&tf=.


90 Dollar Heart of the Ocean: http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/cart_detail.php?sku=766802586356&i=11262&q=0&tf=.


Enjoy making yourself look fancy and rich!

In Memory Of Edward S. Kamuda

On April 13th, 2014 Edward S. Kamuda, Founder and President of the Titanic Historical Society, passed away after a long illness. He was 74. On July 7th, 1963, what would become the Titanic Historical Society was founded by Kamuda and 5 other men in Indian Orchard, a neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. To find out more, click on this link: http://www.titanic1.org/people/edward-s-kamuda.html. May Edward S. Kamuda Rest In Peace. 

An Awesome Titanic Podcast

Titanic: Honor and Glory hosted a podcast on April 14th, 2014 in honor of the 102nd anniversary. I was there for the whole 3 hour and 24 minute podcast, and it was awesome. They talked about the game, answered some questions, and they discussed the ship. But best of all, is that they told us when something important or interesting happened in the sinking at the time it happened. They also had a chat box, where all the listeners could chat about the game, the sinking, and the ship. A lot of people listened to the podcast, but some people missed it or couldn't finish it. Well, Titanic: Honor and Glory now has their podcast available  on their website, and no downloading is required. I am guessing you want to listen to it, so here is the link: http://www.titanichg.com/archives/. Enjoy the podcast!

Accurate Blueprints of the Titanic

Yes, I know, you can buy Titanic blueprints at a Titanic Exhibit gift shop. They are pretty accurate, but the only problem is some of the words are really small or you can't find the specific room you are looking for. Well, a website named Encyclopedia Titanica provides very accurate blueprints. Plus, they are on the web and you don't need to buy it! Best of all, it provides a Zoom In/Zoom out button. Not only that, but it shows a Cutaway/Profile view of the ship! Im guessing you want it, so here's the link: http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-deckplans/profile.html. Enjoy the blueprints!

April 14th, 1912.

Passengers are still enjoying the ship's luxury. Titanic has received many ice warnings by now, but continues to steam on. This was not unusual in 1912, it was actually normal for a ship to full speed ahead through a ice field. That night, a iceberg is suddenly spotted right ahead. Lookout Fredrick Fleet, up in the crow's nest with Reginald Lee, rings the bell 3 times, and picks up the phone. In the bridge, 6th Officer Moody picks up. He says "What do you see?" Fleet replied "Iceberg right ahead!" Moody then said "Thank you" and hung up. Moody tells Murdoch, and Murdoch ordered "Hard-a-Starboard!" and ordered the engines stopped. Slowly, Titanic's bow starts to swing to port, but it isn't enough. The Titanic hits the iceberg. The iceberg puts 6 slits in the hull, which floods 6 compartments. Titanic can survive with any 2 compartments, or her first four compartments, flooded. However, 6 forward compartments are flooded. Titanic is doomed. Over time, Titanic's bow slowly continues to sink. Captain Smith orders the lifeboats to be lowered. Murdoch is charge of the starboard side, while Lightoller is in charge of the port side. Murdoch had the rule "Women and Children first",  but Lightoller has a stricter rule: Women and Children only. One by one, lifeboats are launched. Overtime, people start realizing Titanic is sinking. Panic starts breaking out. Distress rockets are also fired into the sky, to try to catch attention of other ships. If these rockets were white or colored remains a mystery. In the wireless room, distress signals are sent out. A ship named the Carpathia responds, and starts racing toward Titanic. However, they will reach there too late. The bow is now completely underwater, and the ship continues to sink. Water has now reached the boat deck, and complete panic breaks out. People are jumping off the ship, hoping someone will rescue them. The first funnel collapses, crushing John Jacob Astor and lots more people. Then, the second funnel collapses, crushing even more people. Then, the ship splits in front of the 3rd funnel and the power fails. The 3rd funnel collapses when the ship splits, and the bow sinks first. The stern floats at the surface for a minute or so, then sinks. The fourth funnel collapses when water reached it's supporting wires. People in the lifeboats are stunned, and hundreds, maybe thousands, of souls are left in the water. Only a few lucky ones are saved from the water, the others perish. May all those who died rest in peace, and may they never be forgotten.

Ever wanted to see the Titanic being built? Now you can!

So, I was looking at Titanic stuff on the internet and came upon a interactive timeline that shows you how Titanic was built. I am guessing you want to see it, so here is the link: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/titanic-100-years/interactives/building-titanic-an-interactive-timeline/. Enjoy seeing how the Titanic was built!

What Titanic Movie To Watch

First of all, there is a lot of other Titanic movies that exist. I just chose these 2 because they are both my favorites. Anyway, the two movies I recommend is A Night To Remember and James Cameron's Titanic. First up, A Night To Remember. Yes, it is in black and white but it is still awesome. First of all, the sets are made to be near exact replicas of the rooms on the actual Titanic. Second of all, it shows what passengers did on the ship depending on the class. Third, to make this movie they tracked down a lot of survivors to make the sinking as accurate as possible. Bottom line, this film is accurate and still full of action and drama. However, the ship does not split in two. This movie was before they found the wreck, so they didn't know. Second up, James Cameron's Titanic movie. First of all, it's full of romance, drama, and action. Second of all, like A Night to Remember, the sets are near exact replicas of the rooms on the actual Titanic. So is the giant replica of the ship that was used to film the movie. Third, it's in color. Fourth, the sinking is a bit more accurate. For example, the funnels collapse and the ship splits in two. However, the sinking theory is also incorrect. For example, the order full astern was not given when the iceberg was spotted. Second, the ship didn't split between the 3rd and 4th funnel, it split right in front of the 3rd funnel. Still though, they didn't really know this in 1997. Bottom line, it's a movie full of romance, action, and drama but still is accurate in some ways. Bottom line for both movies is that they are both great movies. It just depends on want you want to see. Honestly, I've seen both and I like them both.

April 10th, 1912.

On this day in 1912, Titanic sets sail from Southampton at noon. Her next stop is Cherbourg, France and she will arrive there at 6:30 PM on April 10th, 1912. After Cherbourg, her next stop is Queenstown, Ireland. She will arrive there on April 11th, 1912 at 11:30 AM. Passengers are enjoying Titanic's luxury for the first time. 

What exhibit will I visit next?

You may be asking what Titanic exhibit I am going to next. Well, I am for sure either going to the Titanic Exhibit in Pigeon Forge, the Titanic Exhibit in Belfast, the Titanic Artifact Exhibit in Las Vegas, or the Titanic Exhibit in Orlando. I will probably go to the one in Las Vegas soon, the others may happen later.

April 4th, 1912.

On this day in 1912, Titanic sits in Southampton Dock. She has completed her sea trials, and is being stocked and prepared for her maiden voyage on April 10th, 1912.