01. The Inquiry Begins

Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself...
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Hosted by James Penca
Presented by RMS Titanic, Inc.
Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)
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[@joshhaberle3840]

The most shocking piece of information is probably that the U.S. Senate reacted as quickly as the next day.😂

[@RailroadFanatic-hr6pf]

Alright let’s strap in guys, we have 25,000 questions to get through

[@comusrules1244]

I am baffled why James C didn’t ride the success of “Titanic” and make a movie about these senate hearings. And the British inquiry too. That would be a great movie.

[@egm8602]

That sequel should begin with the breathtaking race of the Carpathia to reach the Titanic sinking site. It's actually not too late for him to do it...

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

​@@egm8602 ..But Cameron has already declared his retirement as a feature film director/maker once the Avatar franchise ends... .😢

[@comusrules1244]

@@A.Netizen.Since.2010 Then hand the reigns over to someone like him.

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

@@comusrules1244 ..I'm thinking about Christopher Nolan or Peter Jackson...And You ? 🙂

[@doyoulikedags3534]

​@@A.Netizen.Since.2010 I'm thinking Scorsese

[@Sumermak]

Can’t get enough Titanic!

[@joshhaberle3840]

So excited for this unique way to share information about the titanic!

[@danielkarmy4893]

Yes, I think it's a fantastic point you make that life - far from being anything remotely like life - in Ireland and also over here in England, was really no more than existence for most people in those times. It's why we in the UK are so protective of our universal healthcare; we have all had relatives, who were alive when we knew them and asked them questions, who had either lived in those conditions, or remembered those who had. Their parents' generation. It's why we frown upon those who bleat about being 'poor' - for the vast majority of us even now, if you have a roof over your head and food on your table, you already have everything you will ever need.

[@Lightwolf333]

Awesome podcast James. I look forward to seeing more content. Keep up the good work!

[@RailPreserver2K]

27:02 bill wurtz be like "many different types of machines and factories with machines in them so they can make a lot of products real fast" If ya know ya know.

[@josephconnor2310]

Just discovered this podcast. It's amazing. I will watch more episodes for certain.

[@WitnessTitanic]

Welcome! We're having a good time!

[@themospolitis5524]

So stoked for this!

[@danielkarmy4893]

Frederick Barrett, watching on from somewhere up high, raises a subtle Scouse smile of approval... 😉

[@WitnessTitanic]

Haha love that @danielkarmy4893

[@turnipgirl11]

Ahhh I have that James Cameron book in the background!

[@WitnessTitanic]

It's so good!

[@rprice9214]

Building the Lego Titanic hearing this podacst....best thing ever

[@jpenca09]

Genius!

[@gildabrash]

I want that sooo BAD!!!

[@KoolDog570]

This is very thought provoking - love the way you juxtapositioned world events that lead up to the conception of the Olympic Class ships of the WSL. I would love to see you tackle 2 of the biggest controversies through testimony & get your thoughts on 1) did an officer shoot passengers before the final plunge and commit suicide and 2) the breakup of the Titanic.... Excellent content, now on to episode 2 😎 kudos!

[@WitnessTitanic]

We will 100% get into these topics!

[@KoolDog570]

@@WitnessTitanic I look forward to it.... Your project is going to turn out epic 😎

[@katiejohantgen3362]

❤❤❤

[@commqual]

😊

[@bobbymartin7455]

I’ve been reading over the inquiry online and so this is really nice to have you doing this along side what I read

[@Rose19127]

This song is " Autumn " a different song

[@WitnessTitanic]

The song I use as my theme is from the White Star song book. When survivors say "Autumn" they were likely referring to this piece. But there are other less likely "Autumn"s that may have been played.

[@JKS62B50]

Great idea for Titanic podcasts James. From where is this great avatar picture for Witness Titanic??

[@sammerjay8128]

Didn't the survivors go to Nova Scotia first. The Carpathia took them to Halifax. You honor and glory people are just theorists as well.

[@WitnessTitanic]

No. Survivors went to NYC. You may be confusing them with the recovered bodies which DID go to Halifax.

[@dovetonsturdee7033]

Carpathia went directly to New York, docking there on April 18. Ironically, rather than using the usual Cunard berth, Pier 54, she used Pier 59, where Titanic would have docked, before returning to Pier 54. This is, by the way, an easily checkable fact.