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10/05/2026

On February 24, 1912, the *Olympic* experienced severe vibrations after losing one of the blades on its port propeller while en route to Europe—an incident suspected to have been caused by a collision with a submerged wooden wreck. The ship was forced to reduce speed and eventually sail to Belfast for urgent repairs on February 29, where it once again encountered the *Titanic*, which was then nearing completion. Although the propeller repair did not alter the *Titanic*'s maiden voyage schedule—as the date had already been pushed back to April 10 following the *Olympic*'s earlier collision with the *Hawke*—this moment marked the final time the two sister ships would meet at the shipyard.

10/05/2026

Between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the rescue of Titanic survivors by the *Carpathia* was marked by physical suffering and exhaustion caused by exposure to extreme cold. Passengers from lifeboats 3, 10, and 12 were brought aboard the steamship in various states of distress—ranging from lips cracked and bleeding due to saltwater spray to excruciating leg pain, such as that experienced by Harold Bride, who collapsed while being hoisted up, and Charles Joughin, who had to climb the rope ladder on his knees. Despite being exhausted and soaked, survivors like Colonel Gracie and the Speddon couple managed to board the ship to receive medical care, hot drinks, and shelter from the freezing air.

10/05/2026

💨The Olympic Battles Stormy Oceans

These rare photographs capture the Olympic as it encounters rough weather in the North Atlantic in March 1928. The upper deck is flooded, and the ship is rocking violently in the waves. The photos show the crew pulling canvas tarps over the promenade windows to prevent further water ingress and reduce wind force.

Credit © Amerika: Magyarok a modern csodák világában

Main Anchor Crane on the RMS Titanic's Forecastle Deck 😥The curved, pointed object standing upright is the anchor crane ...
10/05/2026

Main Anchor Crane on the RMS Titanic's Forecastle Deck 😥

The curved, pointed object standing upright is the anchor crane located on the forecastle deck (the foremost bow deck) of the RMS Titanic wreck. This specialized crane was designed to lift the 15.5-ton center anchor situated in the middle of the forecastle deck. Also visible next to the crane are a capstan and part of the anchor chain hauling equipment.

On February 24, 1912, the *Olympic* experienced severe vibrations after losing one of the blades on its port propeller w...
10/05/2026

On February 24, 1912, the *Olympic* experienced severe vibrations after losing one of the blades on its port propeller while en route to Europe—an incident suspected to have been caused by a collision with a submerged wooden wreck. The ship was forced to reduce speed and eventually sail to Belfast for urgent repairs on February 29, where it once again encountered the *Titanic*, which was then nearing completion. Although the propeller repair did not alter the *Titanic*'s maiden voyage schedule—as the date had already been pushed back to April 10 following the *Olympic*'s earlier collision with the *Hawke*—this moment marked the final time the two sister ships would meet at the shipyard.

Between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the rescue of Titanic survivors by the *Carpathia* was marked by physical ...
10/05/2026

Between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the rescue of Titanic survivors by the *Carpathia* was marked by physical suffering and exhaustion caused by exposure to extreme cold. Passengers from lifeboats 3, 10, and 12 were brought aboard the steamship in various states of distress—ranging from lips cracked and bleeding due to saltwater spray to excruciating leg pain, such as that experienced by Harold Bride, who collapsed while being hoisted up, and Charles Joughin, who had to climb the rope ladder on his knees. Despite being exhausted and soaked, survivors like Colonel Gracie and the Speddon couple managed to board the ship to receive medical care, hot drinks, and shelter from the freezing air.

The Olympic Battles Stormy Oceans 🚢These rare photographs capture the Olympic as it encounters rough weather in the Nort...
10/05/2026

The Olympic Battles Stormy Oceans 🚢

These rare photographs capture the Olympic as it encounters rough weather in the North Atlantic in March 1928. The upper deck is flooded, and the ship is rocking violently in the waves. The photos show the crew pulling canvas tarps over the promenade windows to prevent further water ingress and reduce wind force.

Credit © Amerika: Magyarok a modern csodák világában

10/04/2026

The Fate of *Titanic* Film Artifacts 😮

The film *Titanic* (1997) is renowned for its highly accurate interior reconstructions; following the completion of filming, most of the sets and props were dismantled, sold at auction, gifted to James Cameron, or displayed at the Fox Film Museum (Rosarito, Baja Studios) in Mexico. Unfortunately, the museum closed in the early 2000s, and these historically significant artifacts now languish in storage.

10/04/2026

The process involved the manufacturing, assembly, and transport of massive steam engine components destined for the HMHS *Britannic*. It began with the fabrication of the colossal crankshaft segments—designated by project number "433"—in the shipyard workshops and the machining of components on industrial lathes, followed by the assembly of the port and starboard piston engines. Subsequently, the engine bases and crankshafts were transported out of the workshop on rail wagons, and their supporting structures were hoisted into the ship's hull using a German-made, 150-ton capacity crane; finally, massive components such as low-pressure cylinders, connecting rods, and valves were precisely installed within the *Britannic*'s engine room.

The stern of the Titanic on the ocean floor is not only a subject of physical analysis regarding its destruction during ...
10/04/2026

The stern of the Titanic on the ocean floor is not only a subject of physical analysis regarding its destruction during the sinking but also a tragic site regarded as the final resting place for the majority of the 1,500 victims. This creates a profound emotional impact and an eerie atmosphere for researchers—an experience shared by explorer Charles Pellegrino and microbiologist Laurie Johnston during a 2001 expedition. Furthermore, specific discoveries in the stern area in 1996—such as bone fragments believed to be human—led researchers to agree to avoid the site and to refrain from recovering any further artifacts from the stern's resting place.

Photomosaic of the ship's stern: (c) RMST, 2010.

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