Anatomy of a Disaster Part 2 of 11

In April 1912, after colliding with an iceberg, the RMS Titanic cruise ship sunk into the North Atlantic ocean, in one of the most notorious disasters in world history. Touted as unsinkable before its maiden voyage, the manner in which the Titanic sunk has long been a mystery and source of debate. Scientists and researchers combine underwater archaeology, forensic science, metallurgy, microbiology and sonar imaging to present a complete investigation of the sinking and attempt to answer puzzling questions about the wreck. Computer graphic animation will create important aspects of the sinking. In addition to interviews with scientists, survivors will share their thoughts and dramatic recreations will offer a view into the history as it was happening.

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[23456789Alexis]

What would happen if a ship that collapsed at 11 degrees suffered in a head on collision?. I think what happened is that Murdoch panicked & ordered the ship hard-a-port, attempted to correct the error, the ship's side & bottom graze the berg, Ismay influences the ship slow ahead for 10 minutes, thus Morgan Roberson's prediction was proved right.

[TheRailroadwolf]

@movieman175

yes, but the ship turns to port. Remember, the wheel is spun opposite the direction one wants the ship to turn. Therefor "hard to Starboard" means turn the wheel to starboard, which in turn, turns the ship to port.

[amtrakfan2]

The Titanic would had make it to New York if the ship hit the iceberg not on her side but head on.

[wickedsuperfan]

i totalli agree it wuz to starboard!!!!

[movieman175]

hard to port ? wtf no it was hard to starboard