There Was a Plan to Tow the Wreck
- After the sinking, there were proposals to salvage the wreck by towing it to shallow waters using magnets, balloons, or even ping-pong balls. Every plan failed due to technological limitations and the wreck's extreme depth of 12,500 feet.
The Titanic Had an Onboard Newspaper
- Yes, the ship had its own daily newspaper called the Atlantic Daily Bulletin. It included news, stock prices, horse-racing results, and advertisements. It was printed every day using Titanic’s cutting-edge Marconi wireless system for news updates.
Ice Warning from the Mesaba Went Unacknowledged
- Titanic received a crucial ice warning from the ship Mesaba on April 14th, just hours before the collision. The message, which warned of a large ice field, was acknowledged by the wireless operators but never relayed to the bridge. This oversight remains one of the most debated points in Titanic’s history.
Recovered Deck Chairs
- Several deck chairs from the ship were recovered floating among the debris after the sinking. Today, some of these chairs are displayed in museums, serving as haunting reminders of the tragic event.
The Orchestra Didn't Know They Were Playing Their Last Song
- The band played music to calm passengers as the ship was sinking. Survivors later reported their final song as "Nearer, My God, to Thee." Interestingly, bandleader Wallace Hartley had mentioned to friends before the voyage that if he were ever on a sinking ship, that’s the song he would play. Spooky, right?
The Mummy’s Curse
- A myth claims that a cursed Egyptian mummy was on board and caused the disaster. The story suggests that an artifact known as the "Unlucky Mummy" was being shipped to a museum in the United States. While intriguing, this legend has been debunked as there’s no record of such a mummy being on the ship.
The "Californian" Was Close By
- The SS Californian was allegedly only 10 miles away from Titanic when it sank. Despite seeing distress rockets, the crew of the Californian didn’t respond, partly because their wireless operator had gone to bed. If they had acted, many more lives might have been saved.