Could music have calmed passengers as the Titanic sank?
The musicians of the RMS Titanic all perished when the ship sank in 1912. They played music, intending to calm the passengers, for as long as they possibly could, and all went down with the ship. All were recognized for their heroism….
| Theodore Ronald Brailey | |
|---|---|
| Years of service | 1902–1907 |
| Unit | Lancashire Fusiliers |
Why was John Wesley Woodward traveling on the Titanic?
Their final tine was “Nearer My God To Thee”. All members of the band, including his friend Jock Hume, drowned and the body of Wesley Woodward was never recovered. A memorial plaque was erected to Woodward on the promenade in Eastbourne depicting the Titanic as it sank….
| John Wesley Woodward | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Cellist |
Are there any real pictures of the Titanic sinking?
Are there any real photos of Titanic sinking? There are no pictures of the Titanic sinking for several reasons. First, motion picture photography was in its infancy at the time, and relatively uncommon (no such thing as a portable camera, for example).
How would you survive the Titanic sinking?
– Follow instructions – Know where the life boats are – Have a plan B
How far did the Titanic go before sinking?
BELOW: As-the-crow flies Titanic had another 1,246 miles left on her maiden voyage. Shortly before midnight on April 14, it struck an iceberg 1,300 miles (4,000 km.) northeast of New York and sank in just two hours and 40 minutes. Everyone loves to quote where it sank (400 miles south of Newfoundland)but not this part.
Was it possible to save the Titanic from sinking?
The ship’s watertight bulkheads could have been extended and fully sealed to reduce the risk of flooding. Titanic was constructed with transverse bulkheads (i.e. walls) to divide the ship into 16 watertight compartments, which could be sealed off with doors operated either manually or remotely from the bridge. So far, so good.