It was a terrible thing to happen, and I think he was made a scapegoat.
@MrDaiseymay
4 жыл бұрын
was he ?
@nicodemus369
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Many of the most powerful/influential people died on that ship as well, while Morgan coincidentally missed that ride. Oh, and then the Federal-Reserve came into power.✌️
@davenaga6101
4 жыл бұрын
@@nicodemus369 ur statement touched th truth of what happened.the federal reserve went on to plague america n th rest of th world.morgan jumped ship n ireland n those who opposed th fed went down
@giovannirastrelli9821
3 жыл бұрын
If anything, Smith was deified. The real scapegoat was Bruce Ismay.
@giovannirastrelli9821
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicodemus369 I have a bridge for sale, you want it? 😂
@krystalrobin3164
4 жыл бұрын
He looked like a grand old gentleman. My whole life when I've thought of a captain of a ship...he was exactly what I envisioned.
@CuteDwarf11
4 жыл бұрын
He's someone I can totally respect.
@harrietharlow9929
3 жыл бұрын
@@CuteDwarf11 Me, too.
@harrietharlow9929
3 жыл бұрын
@NØŦ SȻȺɌɎ Huh?
@harrietharlow9929
2 жыл бұрын
@@CuteDwarf11 Me , too. They just don"t make them like him any more. Instead we have idiots like Schettino of the COSTA CONCORDIA.
@CuteDwarf11
2 жыл бұрын
@@harrietharlow9929 Let's hope the idiot you mentioned doesn't sink any ships, although I wouldn't be surprised if he did!
@rogerevans9214
4 жыл бұрын
he dies with the ship and his body was never found up till this day go captain may he rest in peace
@harrietharlow9929
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that.
@ledbowman
Жыл бұрын
were was it
@julielivinlife2447
4 жыл бұрын
Its hard to imagine the difficulty of maneuvering such massive ships. Especially around an iceberg. Edward must have been devastated. Could anyone handle such a shock any better? He was a real man to go down with the ship and try to save so many lives. Quality work as always FL. Awesome video. Thank you so much!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and support :)
@alessandronarcisi67
Жыл бұрын
Edward Smith in was Greta capitan rip
@ko7577
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they could have. By giving their lookouts binoculars. I'm convinced the entire Titanic disaster came down to that pair of binoculars. Those lookouts have them, they miss the berg by feet. The lookouts said as much. It's unconscionable to think that even in that era, you would have been heading into that ice field at near-midnight knowing it's a moonless night with a clear sea, and your lookouts don't have binoculars. Add in almost full speed on top of it, and it's really incredible that no one harped on that single fact. In today's world, it would have been negligence. But I will admit that no other captain had quite as much working against him that night. It was a freak occurrence in many ways. Just want to throw in that I love Captain Smith and it's tragic that his stellar, noble career came down to that set of binoculars. It happens with experienced airline pilots, too. They get complacent for one moment, and a 20,000 hour flight career ends in tragedy and blame.
@harrietharlow9929
Жыл бұрын
@@ko7577 It didn't. Binoculars are used once an object is sighted. Feet and Lee saw the iceberg, recognized it as such and called the bridge.
@BriefCaseOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Really Informative, I am sure we all know the story of what happened to The Titancic but not all the detail, Brilliant Video TY :)
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks BC!!
@PadsDisciple
4 жыл бұрын
He's neither a hero nor a villain in this story in my opinion. He was not without faults, especially when the ship began to sink. He made quite a few mistakes that cost some lives. He became aloof and in a state a shock which translated into poor communication with his crew. However he went down with his ship as a captain should and did his best to try and get as many passengers off the ship as possible.
@shayale2711
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a negligence to me smh only cause he thought god couldn’t sink the ship smh
@thomasdaniels6824
3 жыл бұрын
@@shayale2711 Captain Smith NEVER claimed that.
@starrsmith3810
2 жыл бұрын
I have far more respect for Smith then I do for a certain Captain of a cruise ship who “accidentally feel into a lifeboat”
@starrsmith3810
2 жыл бұрын
@Wonka I honestly thought it was a little both. You get two different things with Smith
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
@Bonka chart room? Gtfoh. He retired to his cabin. They had a party in HIS honor that night. Probably had some wine.
@neffyxd
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. Your hard work and passion is noticed. 🧡
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Really happy to hear it! :)
@eliotreader8220
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenLives i understand its been said his last words where be british
@djohanson99
4 жыл бұрын
At least he went down with the ship. Unlike the Costa Concordia, that captain was trying to be first off.
@julijakeit
4 жыл бұрын
don't even mention that skirts chasing dastard in the same sentence with the captains.
@grapeshot
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah you can say that about the captain and most of the crew of the Sowell Ferry. They were the first to get off the ferry and did nothing to prevent 304 people from dying including 250 high school students.
@deeking3683
3 жыл бұрын
@@grapeshot And the Yarmouth Castle in 1965.
@___LC___
3 жыл бұрын
Rarely do captains go down with the ship if there are any survivors. It takes honor to choose to be one of the dead.
@raramurray9187
3 жыл бұрын
some say he was seen in the water
@nicoleperron3315
4 жыл бұрын
I never saw the movie, but I did go to the museum exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic. It was so sad to see the little shoes from children and the random pairs of eyeglasses. No one going through the exhibit was talking, they were very respectful. It makes you realize, how quickly a life can be snatched away. So many people. Honestly, I don't know what more the poor man could have done, the people must have been panicking, and not listening to anyone.
@nicoleperron3315
4 жыл бұрын
@Shirley Bailey honestly I didn't want to watch a movie where I knew almost everyone would die.😳😊
@ellesandralady8596
4 жыл бұрын
He would be remembered 4 ever 💙💙
@nauriss34
4 жыл бұрын
Really? Me.... An old stupid.... men...
@ellesandralady8596
4 жыл бұрын
Capt'n Edward J. Smith nope u did something ANY good cap would do when their ship goes down except Costa something he wanted to be the first one off
@kayscrochethaven
4 жыл бұрын
The history of the Titanic has always intrigued me. Thanks for another good video.
@carriemarsh1634
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, FL, for another great story about a life disappearing from history. Many may know his name, but the backstory of his life and accomplishments are little known in this era. Thanks to you, his life is brought back to our notice, and your presentation makes him live and breath to us. Be safe and healthy!
@brendaholliday6866
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video about the Titanic and Captain Edward Smith, it was very informative, as well as, interesting. As much experience as Captain Smith had I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't have tried his "utmost" to save his passengers/crew and himself from this horrific tragedy.
@annieapple8974
3 жыл бұрын
I think it’s unfair that so many people still blame him for the ship crashing. Sure making the ship go faster than it was meant to was one thing but atleast he took control at the end and went down with the ship.
@hmth86
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the ship was going too fast and ploughed straight into an ice field in pitch black night. This was an entirely preventable tragedy.
@MRGooodwineTV
Жыл бұрын
@@hmth86 you're correct
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
You contradict yourself severely. Duhhh
@snookysnax
Жыл бұрын
@@hmth86 damn the icebergs, Full speed ahead!
@amymurphy8000
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos!! Thanks for all your work 👏🏻🎉
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!!
@carrieandcalvin3288
3 жыл бұрын
I love history! Especially about the Titanic; so intriguing!
@ruthymorales7208
4 жыл бұрын
Truly fascinating for me hearing and learning of these people who exsisted so long ago and went thru zuch a tragedy! Just imagining is horrible!!! I tend to try to visualize myself in their positions and it really is eye-opening!! And the way you describe and word it is in of itself an art!!! Thanks!!! For another AMAZING video!!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@ruthymorales7208
4 жыл бұрын
@Shirley Bailey ugh I can ONLY imagine!!!! It must have been one of the most horrific events in history!
@valsedonia
4 жыл бұрын
He had to have been a great captain to have been given the job of piloting the Titanic on her maiden voyage.
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
Politics. You'd think trump would be a great person if they made him president. NOTTT
@Benji-jj2bg
Жыл бұрын
@@electrickrain if you read the first hand accounts he actually was one of the best and most experienced captains of the time. Worked his way up from nothing to become one of the safest captains ever known. Sadly, the facts of this incident usually are shared, instead its just people who want to cast blame on someone.
@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY
Жыл бұрын
@@electrickrain You shouldn’t be using KZitem comments to convince people to hate people you don’t like. JERK!
@PotatoTrain
4 жыл бұрын
I'm originally from Stoke and we had a project on him in school, writing a newspaper report. It's awesome hearing about his life and career before the Titanic. Thanks!
@MrDaiseymay
4 жыл бұрын
and after the titanic ? did they tell you the town thought he was so great, they refused to accept the Statue they had ordered, and has been in a Park in Lichfield since 1914 ?
@PotatoTrain
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrDaiseymay well he didn't have a career after the Titanic because...well he was dead. And no, we were maybe 8 years old so they didn't get into litigation and hearsay.
@JOYOUSONEX
4 жыл бұрын
I've been a follower of everything Titanic since I was around nine or so. I read Walter Lord's serialized account, A Night To Remember, in the Readers Digest. I was fascinated from then on. However I have learned most about Captain Smith from your video. He was a great seaman . Of course there is a lot of mixed accounts of how he died that night. Since he was the Captain, he was ultimately responsible for the sinking. But I have always decided to believe that he died on the bridge as the Titanic sank. That was his duty.
@ribbitminecraft
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I believe you're wrong, I'm sorry. Smith was not responsible for the sinking. He did not ignore any iceberg warnings, (except one that didn't get delivered to the bridge), and literally did everything he could. The Officer that held the key to the binocular cabinet on Titanic accidently kept the key with him when the replacement one transferred. Listen dude, Smith was asleep when she hit. I feel bad that you feel that. And I am probably younger than you, but I do my research. Smith took action during the sinking, and even if you say he was responsible for the sinking when he was sleeping, what, did he ask god to sink the Titanic in his dreams? Anyways, Smith did so much to help during the sinking that even if he was responsible, which he is not, it releives him of all pressure and fault.
@charlesclager9725
3 жыл бұрын
@@ribbitminecraft I appreciate your reply. I'm not saying that Smith steered the Titanic into the iceberg rather that he was under lot of pressure from Ismay to get to NYC very quick even ahead of schedule. I was not aware that he responded in any was to the iceberg warnings i.e. changed course to a more southern route. If he did so I stand corrected. Regards Chuck
@ribbitminecraft
3 жыл бұрын
@@charlesclager9725 Thank you for your detailed reply! I don't personally believe Smith was under pressure, though. Smith knew damn well that a Company Executive could not command him at sea. Plus, he was a voyage away from retirement, so he didn't have anything to lose.
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
@@ribbitminecraft your "research" is weak as Fk. He was the CAPTAIN. He canceled the lifeboat drills that day. And they had a party in his honor that night. So he likely had some wine during his party while he smoked his cigars. He killed all those people due to HIS negligence.
@ribbitminecraft
Жыл бұрын
@@electrickrain And what’s wrong with a party? It was his last voyage until retirement, and there were completely competent officers on the watch. There’s also very little evidence that the party actually took place. Look shit up before talking to me about it.
@ELKE-
4 жыл бұрын
The Titanic is the most tragic incident in history, in my opinion. Amazing work on this story FLives, beautiful narration. Thank you so much.
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support!!!
@nancyM1313
4 жыл бұрын
#elkeB. In my opinion....you are a SweetHeart Elke. Have a lovely week. Always nice to find you in the comments. Peace out my friend🦋
@ELKE-
4 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenLives Always very welcome FLives! Thank you.
@ELKE-
4 жыл бұрын
@@nancyM1313 Ha! Sweet Nancy! Likewise! Thank you for the greetings! Lovely seen you too! You also, have a wonderful week. Just finished work. Now, go listen to B.Case! Peace out my dear friend🙏
@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY
Жыл бұрын
@@ELKE- Oh, there were incidents much more tragic than the Titanic's sinking.
@ericmorang3903
4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful video of a very misunderstood man. If you really look at the details, Smith acted no differently than any other skipper of his day.
@anniej1834
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic viewing forgotten lives I've really enjoyed this video narration as always brilliant stay safe ❤️ see u next week
@berenicewaters4096
4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing story !
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@MrDaiseymay
4 жыл бұрын
another amazing whitewash
@MrDaiseymay
4 жыл бұрын
Hold on---there's an alternate view of Smith's record , in another documentary from about 6 years ago, in which it is claimed, he was responsible for the deaths of several seamen , via 2 maybe 3 gaffs, when docking, and running aground . It may still be on Y.T.
@scottbiddle3967
4 жыл бұрын
You said he got a transportation award for his service during the second World War. He went down in with the Titanic before the first World War. So what was the war he won the medal for? I loved your story I learned so much. Also I agree with all of the comments about how he did the best he could. When a large crowd of people are in a panic situation, it is almost impossible to keep them under control. I also believe (being a soldier myself) that he did indeed go down with courage and honour.
@mandyhanton45
4 жыл бұрын
Listened back, he said Second Boer War, not second world war. Got me the first time too!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Yep Second Boer War, sorry if it's not too clear!
@harrietharlow9929
2 жыл бұрын
He received the Transport Medal for services rendered during the Second Boer War.
@harrietharlow9929
Жыл бұрын
The Transport Medal was given for his services during the Boer War.
@scottbiddle3967
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for clearing that up! I appreciate it.
@OWOT-re5jf
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos and narration work is top notch!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!!
@bettyjames4155
4 жыл бұрын
You find some of the most interesting historical people to cover. That's why I love your channel.
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support!
@bettyjames4155
4 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenLives You're welcome.
@mathieuleader8601
4 жыл бұрын
my schoolfriends great-uncle Bernard played the Captain in Cameron's Titanic
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836
4 жыл бұрын
Nice, for once a video defending Smith I like it
@zero_bs_tolerance8646
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Stay safe, everyone.
@bettyjames4155
4 жыл бұрын
You stay safe also.
@swedishpiggi
4 жыл бұрын
This is just so sad. But omg what lovely picture you had in this interesting story! You always does such good videos. Hope You are ok and well. Hugs from Sweden
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for all the support!!
@jarvisking6263
4 жыл бұрын
Wha t ?
@LisaMarie-mc5oq
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else been hanging out for the next episode from Forgotten Lives? ...Like me!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it :D
@xr6lad
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant? Not sure a man that took a liner hell for leather, ignoring ice warnings into an ice field is exactly a brilliant guy. He should have had more than enough experience to be more cautious in such situations.
@suzyfarnham3165
8 ай бұрын
He got caught up in hype of the Titanic?? Many say Titanic was doing nowhere near her top speed? I guess we will never know. I only know if I were captaining a ship and had that many 'ice' warning I would have slowed to a crawl?
@kathyjones1576
4 жыл бұрын
I keep finding all these awesome channels, thanks to the owners of other channels recommendations. This one was recommended by Brief Case, another one I have recently found. So I decided to check it out. I found this video about Captain Smith. You treated him with dignity and respect, so you have a new subscriber.
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@anthonystike6034
4 жыл бұрын
It is actually obvious that he went down with his ship. The question is whether he was alive or dead when she slipped beneath the waves. But he was more cognizant of his duties than the White Star Lines higher up who left the ship in a lifeboat.
@dianebrady6784
4 жыл бұрын
Waited for an absolution that would never come!!!! J Bruce Izmay.
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
He wasn't the captain. There was room in the boat. Get over it. And blame the ACTUAL captain for the sinking. It was HIS command.
@anthonystike6034
Жыл бұрын
@@electrickrain There wasn't enough room in the lifeboats for the passengers as there were not enough lifeboats for the paying passengers.
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonystike6034 yet the lifeboat ismay got into was being lowered with empty seats and nobody around on Murdock's side of the ship. Others testified to this.
@ibrahimsahabo2633
4 жыл бұрын
Always love your stories. Thanks
@Benji-jj2bg
Жыл бұрын
Captain smith was a hero among men and im glad i took the time to read the facts of the incident rather then beleiving fiction movies about it. Dude was an all around great captain. Sadly, not even that can always save you.
@twocyclediesel1280
Жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget that he was steaming way too fast for conditions. Yes, his actions after the impact were admirable but he caused it.
@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY
Жыл бұрын
Well, a real captain still does everything he can in situations like that even if it isn’t enough to save everyone. Captain Rostron was all around a great captain too and he made powerful efforts to reach the Titanic as quickly as possible in order to save them.
@donnybonnell8563
3 жыл бұрын
I've read hundreds of books on this, I really believe Captain Smith did everything he could & did nothing wrong.
@tianakennell982
3 жыл бұрын
💯
@harrietharlow9929
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. After 25 years of studying the ship and her people, I think he did all that he could to get women and children away. And in running the Titanic at 22 knots, he was following established procedure for ships in the ice. He even took the ship further south to avoid ice--no one knew how large the ice field truly was.
@hmth86
2 жыл бұрын
I would think that regardless of what was “normal” for the era, being intune with your oceanic environment and making executive decisions, like the captains on nearby ships who stopped for the night, would be expected for a highly experienced captain that was about to retire. The lookouts couldn’t see very well in the pitch black night, ice had been spotted throughout the afternoon from Titanics decks, there had been several ice warnings from nearby ships.. The Marconian operator was not spoken to directly by the captain as to the importance of the ice warnings, the ship ploughed on in pitch back night with no reduction in speed.. it really was reckless in hindsight. He did his best, but unfortunately his best wasn’t good enough in this situation.
@nancyM1313
4 жыл бұрын
💚Thanks💚
@fastcars393
3 жыл бұрын
After watching this vid, I have now concluded that it was Smith who was responsible for sinking the Titanic. How? He delayed her completion due to his wreckless behaviour as Cpt of the Olympic. Imagine if Titanic had been completed on time?
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
That's one. The other is when he almost collided with the New York which delayed the Titanic departure by just enough time to put them in line with the Berg. And also Smith changed course which led them directly into it. And he canceled the lifeboat drill that same day.
@jeromemisters2528
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Good work!
@mkcollectibles9387
4 жыл бұрын
Tyvvm...so interesting & great pictures too. Thanks.
@tomcaldwell5750
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@Vic-mv8iz
4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite films is a Night To Remember with Kenneth moore
@parasite9931
4 жыл бұрын
The actual fact is if Edward John Smith was not transfered from The Unsinkable ship Olympic to her twin sister ship Titanic which had same size,length,width then he could survive.
@rufousdederp
4 жыл бұрын
You need a patreon dude 👍 I would sign up. I searched for you and was bummed that I couldn't find you on there 😔
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'll be sure to start my page on there soon!
@rufousdederp
4 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenLives Please do! I love what you do and want to support you 😎
@shayale2711
3 жыл бұрын
He was negligence to me smh he literally thought god couldn’t sink this ship 🛳 smh
@jkephart4624
7 ай бұрын
My son is 3. I can't imagine him leaving home in 10 years 😮😢😅
@torgeirbrandsnes1916
4 жыл бұрын
Great vlog as always!
@samanthadodd8112
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What war did he sail for?
@xbjrrtc
4 жыл бұрын
Second Boer War
@tintinhickey5869
4 жыл бұрын
Samantha Dodd Second Boar War.
@jamesgitahikahuro2443
Жыл бұрын
###Presumption and complacency; the ship is unsinkable, icebergs are only a nuisance; 1)voyage will be okay as many others previously over a long career, there is no danger as usual and everything will be okay. 2) warnings about icebergs are routine and icebergs are not a great danger, only a nuisance. 3) there are lookouts to spot icebergs in time. 4) No need to reduce speed so the ship keeps time.
@cadillacdeville5828
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 😊😍❤️
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!!
@DrnkTheWildAir
4 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoyed!
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!
@dianaantu8227
4 жыл бұрын
great story, thanks.
@martinschulz9381
3 жыл бұрын
Back then the bulkheads weren't sealed off between pontoons the water just flowed over to tops of the bulkheads filling the pontoons.
@soapsfans
4 жыл бұрын
Could u please do lives of all titanic officers?
@johnsmith-rs2vk
Жыл бұрын
Ismay was putting pressure on Captain Smith to go faster and arrive in New York early to increase the value of White Star line shares . One of the contributing factors of this disaster .
@dovetonsturdee7033
Жыл бұрын
All that you lack is any proof of this claim at all.
@djohanson99
4 жыл бұрын
Naw, I saw him in South America chilling with Elvis.
@IslandGirlKelly
4 жыл бұрын
Michael Jackson was with them as well. 😅
@suemiller9842
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an excellent presentation, narrated very well. One of the accounts I've seen, indicated the Captain Smith was seen in the Water floating in a life jacket. He is said to have encouraged people around him to remain conscious, not go to sleep as help would come. The water was so cold that hypothermia set in within 10 minuted of entering it, and he was not amongst the bodies collected in the days following the disaster. Another very interesting hypothesis suggests that everyone could have been saved if they had put Titanic into reverse, and backed up to the iceberg, and loaded everyone onto it. It's easy to be clever after the incident. Thanks again.
@parmsoftech
2 жыл бұрын
Lol never thought of that. Haha clever. In panic everything went wrong. Nevertheless let's admire the courage and bravery of captain, he had the option to leave with lifeboat but he accepted his mistake and decided to go down with maiden voyage. Salute to the honesty and bravery, it's hard hard to find these nowadays.
@amosfrewin3358
4 жыл бұрын
Great work
@genmanion2389
4 жыл бұрын
so it's more on communication than anything he did
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! It could have been avoided had they listened to the warnings!
@lodnisroub
4 жыл бұрын
Sinking under two hours still means hell of a good ship. There were others that collided with iceberg and went down muuuch faster. Author of the famous book Titan, written about 15 years before the tragedy and describing similar ship and accident, the author who knew a lot about ships guessed ship this size could take minutes to sink.
@Lailana55
4 жыл бұрын
It sank under 3 hours (2hrs 40mins)
@jacehunter4859
3 жыл бұрын
Did he say second world war?? Plz rewind and listen carefully when the part of him transporting troops
@ForgottenLives
3 жыл бұрын
Boer war
@phantomgirl88
2 жыл бұрын
The man that was at the helm the night the titanic sank is buried in my hometown Aberdeen Scotland
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
Hitchens
@killerraccoons
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job as always good sir! I absolutely loved this video, but then again whats not to love about a beautiful narrator bringing to life the brave and heroic acts of a too-oft maligned historical figure of Captain Smith's caliber? Its awesome that you chose to stick to historically verifiable facts and resisted the temptation so many clout-chasing KZitem content creators fall for as they almost predictably report on sensationalism and fluff so long as it guarantees views... but what is a narrator without reliability, integrity and an unshakable moral fiber? I believe we just call those oral presenters or perhaps just readers... certainly wouldn't want to unfairly cheapen the word "reporter" by describing these lowlifes as such... That being said, however, I WAS very much surprised NOT to jab heard you mention on exactly how "nearby" the "nearby
@chrissnyder8415
4 жыл бұрын
I have never seen the movie Titanic.
@micheleD498
4 жыл бұрын
😲😲
@berenicewaters4096
4 жыл бұрын
You must watch it!
@chrissnyder8415
4 жыл бұрын
@@berenicewaters4096 I think I will.
@hkbabel
4 жыл бұрын
While I will get massive sh*t for saying this, IN MY OWN OPINION there is is no need - many, many better movies to watch first. Do as you will :-) And peace to everyone
@chrissnyder8415
4 жыл бұрын
@@hkbabel I understand what you are saying and no worries my friend. I love movies and watch more than my fair share. I will eventually watch it but my taste normally stray from the masses. So I was not avoiding it but I figured I knew exactly how the movie played out before even seeing it. I just knew it was formulatic. Which is boring and predictable. That I normally avoid.
@andreamarshall911
4 жыл бұрын
I wish your videos were longer!
@allanwhitehead6720
Жыл бұрын
Imagine floating there in the freezing cold dark water looking out over your ship floundering hundreds and hundreds of people in life jackets trading water all of whom are freezing and most of whom you know will die, on the decks of the ship many more hundreds of people line the rails screaming, men women and children. Can't imagine what must have been going through Smith head in his final moments. Looking at all the people all the time knowing that your charge was to keep them safe.
@nicolevarnam2290
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! I've been havin phone troubles and lost my account, Cole Ann. But I've got a new phone and account.
@britneysbritannia4790
4 жыл бұрын
🖤
@rayne6737
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s convenient to bad mouth someone when they can no longer defend themselves.
@oldfogey3272
4 жыл бұрын
The titanic seems to be another corporate story of costs before lives without enough life boats! Next year China was thinking of launching titanic two. Now the virus comes out of China. Possibly a bad omen for sailing on the titanic two?
@IslandGirlKelly
4 жыл бұрын
I read something years ago Old Fogey that the lack of lifeboats wasn't due to lowering costs, but for the aesthetics of it. More lifeboats took away from the beauty of the ship. If true, hat makes it even sadder to ponder.
@carpediem6568
4 жыл бұрын
An article I saw, said the captain was thought of as past his time and barely competent. That he had caused an accident and was being forced into retirement after this final voyage. But, tragically, new technology, the telegraph was not used properly. It would have made the difference.
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836
4 жыл бұрын
The telegraph was used properly. If John Phillips hadn't been a bitch to the wireless operator on the Californian, more people could've lived. I still love that guy though he stayed in the marconi room until water was flooding the bridge.
@harrietharlow9929
2 жыл бұрын
@@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836 Yes he did. Later, Cyril Evans said that their exchange was not unusual between operators if one of them was handling a heavy load of passenger traffic. Nothing nasty meant by it.
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836
2 жыл бұрын
@@harrietharlow9929 fair enough
@barryhossin2000
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.!!
@BlaiseTighe
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't his hat recovered?
@scabbycatcat4202
3 жыл бұрын
Titanic did not have a top speed of 24 knots as suggested in this presentation. In reality the best she could acheive would be 22- 22.5 knots. A short burst of as much as 23 knots might be possible but only for a short time. Vibration would become intolerable at this sort of speed. Famously many years later it was claimed no one knew the top speed of the SS Rotterdam because once she went over her designed speed the ship would start to shake itself to bits !!
@johnruan
4 жыл бұрын
yeah he was so brilliant he ran into a fucking iceberg.
@lukagalic9533
2 жыл бұрын
He is guilty as charged, his chauvinism caused the death of many innocent people on that ship named Titanic.
@dovetonsturdee7033
Жыл бұрын
How do you reason that?
@twocyclediesel1280
Жыл бұрын
@@dovetonsturdee7033 Steaming way too fast for conditions. Just like the CEO of Titan, hubris. All because he wanted to arrive in NY a couple of hours early.
@dovetonsturdee7033
Жыл бұрын
@@twocyclediesel1280 Odd that every Master Mariner asked at the British Inquiry said that his actions (changing to a more southerly course, and warning his lookouts of the need for particular vigilance) were exactly those that they would have followed. By the way, five of Titanic's boilers were never connected. What makes you think he was trying to get to New York early?
@twocyclediesel1280
Жыл бұрын
@@dovetonsturdee7033 I can’t believe ppl defend this guy’s actions. Yes, he acted admirably after the fact, no doubt. He was under a lot of pressure to save time and he let it cloud his judgment. You’re steaming through the northern Atlantic in the largest, least nimble ship ever built on its maiden voyage. You’re going so fast that you won’t have time to avoid an iceberg…..your fault. 1500 lives were lost because he didn’t slow down before going to bed. It’s common sense.
@dovetonsturdee7033
Жыл бұрын
@@twocyclediesel1280 He wasn't under any pressure to save time. In fact, the only conversation between Smith & Ismay, overheard by a survivor, was a comment that Titanic was making faster time on her maden voyage than Olympic had. Perhap the witnesses at the Inquiry, if I may dare to suggest this, actually knew more about the reality than you, with your enthusiastic belief in the wonder of hindsight, do?
@Sarah-cd1mj
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on Charles lightoller please?
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
He was a real POS that history likes to glorify
@Reddbeaver
4 жыл бұрын
He had one job...don't sink the ship .
@lisapop5219
5 ай бұрын
3:02 2nd world war?
@ktrain2334
2 жыл бұрын
How could he have been captain during world war 2? He died in 1912
@jano.wimst.-783
2 жыл бұрын
He was captain during the Second Boer War (1899 - 1902)
@roberthenleynola
4 жыл бұрын
An award for his service in 1943 during the SECOND World War??? How is that possible? He went down with the Titanic and DIED in 1912. How is that possible???
@melissamelissa3639
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Henley He said Boer war not ww2
@rupertbear6883
2 жыл бұрын
did he die that night... a lifeboat went out to the mystery ship one hour before the T sank...having botched his insurance claim where else would he go...J P Morgan got his insurance money for the tragedy 14 days after the ship sank...and saved the white star and his bank... when my garden seat got nicked it took 3 months to get the cash...
@commycasty
2 жыл бұрын
True story, but what's worse is during the evacuation Smith was asked if they should start with the kids first. He said "f'k the kids!" And the priest on board said "you think we'll have enough time?"
@markgoddard2560
4 жыл бұрын
I think white line might disagree, but then they had a motive to get rid of the Olympic so the story goes.
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
Dude there is NO WAY. Too many people would've known. You sound ridiculous and very desperately reaching.
@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY
11 ай бұрын
The theory that the Titanic and Olympic were switched is wrong! The only thing the Titanic and Olympic had switched were their original captains and when the Titanic was sinking, the Olympic was just one of the ships that picked up her distress call and tried to dash to her rescue!
@sararoberts2973
3 жыл бұрын
WWII was in the 40s I thought. Maybe I heard wrong? So Smith wasn’t such a good captain.
@mvos858
3 жыл бұрын
Boer war
@Twocabincats
2 жыл бұрын
Wrong...first world war...not 2nd
@steveg8029
4 жыл бұрын
White star wanted titanic to set a record. They didn't care about anything else. They wanted the fame because of what happen with the last ocean liner.
@annacalifornia6498
4 жыл бұрын
Is it me, or the author kept saying second world war?
@onceagain7586
4 жыл бұрын
He is saying second Boer war, I think.
@neoanderson2003
3 жыл бұрын
Captain Smith was a scapegoat the Titanic never hit an iceberg but a well told story
@electrickrain
Жыл бұрын
Yea ok. And the earth is flat. We never went to the moon. And trump was cheated? Right? You gonna deny the holocaust next you pos?
@danielshanetzky3714
2 жыл бұрын
It could have been worst he could have been an airline pilot than he would have crashed that or a train conductor and would have crashed that. A nincompoop
@gab194bbece7
3 жыл бұрын
I blame him for the sinking of the titanic
@mikeevans7381
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos great job. Are you saying the Second World War?🤔🙂
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Boer war ! And thanks :)
@nolawalusimbi3599
3 жыл бұрын
More like erratic, sorry but this wasn't his first collision as Captain.
@deathahoy8971
3 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like this comment section is full of bots
@capricorn7866
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@michealcurrie8272
4 жыл бұрын
Second world war?
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
Boer war!
@AncestralReflections
4 жыл бұрын
It wasn't the ship Titanic that went down, it was the Olympus. They were swapped. Cheers.
@ForgottenLives
4 жыл бұрын
It's an interesting theory, probably should have mentioned it but i was focusing more on the captains' story!
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836
4 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenLives No don't mention that theory. It has long been debunked as what I can only describe as bullshit and the whole reasoning behind it makes no sense.
@kermitthemutantlevitatingf7836
4 жыл бұрын
I can't tell if you're serious
@Lailana55
4 жыл бұрын
It’s called the olympic
@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY
Жыл бұрын
It’s Olympic not Olympus and the Titanic and Olympic were not switched! That’s just a silly theory that I and many others can see is definitely wrong!
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