Why wasn't the Reading & Writing room a success on Titanic?

[@hashemhashem1983]

I actually loved this room. The idea of having all the walls and its decorations along side the pillars in white while colorizing the room with furniture. I wish I could do something like this

[@ATWTMVTVFTVSGAVRALPS]

I think the reason why the R&W room wasn't so popular is because of the small door that blends in with the wall so passengers probably didn't notice it on both Olympic and Titanic? I think it would be better if it had the same double glass door like the lounge.

[@JayYoutube1]

As far as I know there was a light sign on the ceiling of the hallway.

[@jamesfracasse8178]

Thomas Andrew was going to make the room smaller and add additional staterooms!

[@fred4977]

Great video! I too think it's because it wasn't cozy enough, and they way the furniture was arranged it could perhaps get a bit "uncomfortable" to walk in and claim one's seat, where it would feel much more natural in the lounge. If it was arranged more in the way of a private home's sitting room than in this manner that screams "public space" to me, I think it would had been much more cozy and inviting to hang out in. The naming of the room maybe the reason aswell. I was surprised to hear it was intented as an after dinner room for the ladies to socialize, since the name itself gives the impression of a room intented for quiet reflection. Thank you for pointing out the other reasons as well! Like the discrete door not making it too inviting to enter - like you stumbled upon a private club. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more vids like these!

[@Titanic_401]

This was great! Can't wait to see more videos from you.

[@silvertbird1]

Wonderful video! I knew practically nothing about this room, and enjoyed learning more. It was a beautiful room, and in a style I like. Although I am a man, I’ve always tended to seek out quieter, less known places wherever I have traveled, so probably would have used this room quite a bit.

[@texcal360]

Excellent video and we’ll done. I will definitely be waiting for the next posting.

[@ShipbuilderZaochuanjia]

Margaret Brown wrote an article of the diaster for the Newport Herald following the disaster, and she mentioned some things about the R&W room, which actually was quite good: "After luncheon, or about two-thirty, the favourite and popular place was the reading room, where the passengers settled themselves comfortably with some chosen book from the well-equipped library on the ship." ---George Behe, "On Board RMS Titanic: Memories of the Maiden Voyage". I'm not sure whether is popular or not...

[@sluzardo5879]

Excellent and Interesting...One of my favorite rooms as well.

[@Derek.Duquesne]

I really love the in depth discussion of the rooms. You should definitely do more.

[@whhrms]

Excellent analysis, Chris! I was aware this room was less than successful; now I have a better idea why. It was such a beautiful room, especially in your colour rendering. Congratulations!

[@christianborje7708]

Stunning work!

[@jpenca09]

Loved this! My favorite room on the ship… maybe 2nd to the lounge…

[@AsperK.22]

I wish it would be shown in titanic movie but james cameron didn't show most of the cabin and beautiful spaces in titanic.

[@dustingriffith7399]

This Reading and Writing Room on RMS TITANIC has quite a similar design as the Library and Writing Room on RMS LUSITANIA, except Lusitania’s Library and Writing Room was located on Boat Deck behind the First-Class Staircase. I honestly assume that J Bruce Ismay and his interior designer Thomas Andrew were influenced by the interior designs on RMS LUSITANIA like her First Class accommodations of the Dining Saloon, Lounge-Music Room, Smoking Room and her Veranda Cafe.

[@Embracing01]

According to a video I saw regarding the reading room on Titanic, the photo said to have been taken by Frank Browne of that room when he was onboard Titanic prior to leaving at Queenstown was not actually from Titanic but from Olympic due to the light coming through the windows. The photos shown here match the recreated Titanic Honor and Glory design of the room, but they don't match the photos of the actual room from Titanic, unless those photo's aren't from Titanic. The photo said to be from Titanic's reading and writing room shows the fire surround closer to the window, and the window appears quite small. Maybe someone is getting confused and thinking it's of the reading room when could've been of one of the private suites on B deck.

[@Mize]

Fantastic work! I’m looking forward to your videos, high quality + great for listening to while panting!😄

[@tadfitch3294]

Nice video Chris! I agree with your thoughts on why it wasn't popular.

[@LayMartinez]

Upload more pleaseeeeeee!! This are the types of titanic videos im looking for. Like the no so known rooms from the ship

[@atlanticliners]

Hello, Chris! Congratulations on your first KZbin video, very well done!

[@miriamb.cooper3544]

Love it! I'm so glad you created a youtube channel, thank you so much! Looking forward foe more videos❤

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Brilliant! ~Mike

[@starchikov]

Very cool! We are waiting a next videos!

[@brycetomecek5065]

Love your work. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@sidibill]

Thanks for the video. Always good to see another channel dedicated to Titanic and Ocean Liners. Hope to see more videos in the future.

[@dmckenzie87]

It wouldnt be hard to miss. It had one entrance down a companionway. one could mistake it for entrance to a closet or storage space. it should have had glass windows on the walls facing the companionway or the wall where the door was.

[@rmstitanic.design9170]

The point is that the door was nondescript, and same colour and moulding as the walls. If it was closed it would be hard to spot, especially as the corridor lead to the lounge with a more obvious door

[@Rilhon]

Great and very informative first video! Been following you on Instagram for a while and I am always impressed by your renders. Excited to see future content! ^_^

[@rmstitanic.design9170]

Thank you for watching

[@tomastorresjimenez8788]

glad to hear interesting facts about this room

[@mr.juniii5523]

Interesting to note that Despite of Its outdation the R&R was still added to future white star liners to the end reaching even the Britannic class of the late 1920’s but more Smaller and could have a Church service to be held in it.

[@rikosmith6697]

I actually like this room aswell i would have probbably have used it for Sunday service, but i agree the reception the dinning room and the lounge were very popular and convenient onboard

[@abcdeshole]

I had no idea. The writing desks with ready paper must have been a convenience though.

[@StKildaBlvd]

Great video! Can't wait to see more.

[@Mize]

Please post more videos I love your content :D

[@fabryclock]

great video, thank you so much!

[@Chris_P__Bacon]

Cool!! Thank you for the video!

[@CJODell12]

The decorations are very similar to Adriatic’s reading and writing room.

[@TheCaffeinatedOrganist]

I enjoyed this. Good work

[@manalili7310]

Me: reads title Me: “because it sank.” 🤷‍♂️

[@lucastaylor2321]

Maybe a better idea would’ve been to scrap the reading & writing room completely.. and instead have a larger lounge? (Just an idea) ?

[@Firemarioflower]

Actually Thomas Andrews noticed that it wasn't popular on Olympic and wanted to make it into a few more First Class Cabins instead

[@ironhell813]

Thomas andrews was a ancestor of my father.

[@lucastaylor2321]

@@ironhell813 Sorry for your loss

[@ironhell813]

It’s ok… the family survived it.

[@lonnybush5612]

From what I recalled. It sank!

[@johannesbols57]

You lost me at 'socially conceited.' The rest of the video is astonishing for me because I've had MGY in my DNA for 54 years. Your reasons about why it wasn't used and the detail of the design itself are brilliant.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

There was no time for reading and writing when you were getting on a lifeboat to save your life.

[@zesty2023]

Probably because she sank..

[@drewyt3109]

Because the ship sank?

[@Firemarioflower]

Dude she didn't sink immediatly. There were 4 days of the journey, starting in Southampton, she went to Cherbourg, Queenstown and then another 2 day voyage over the Atlantic till fate met the ship

[@fraserthomson5766]

It's probably not used because it's too wet..

[@DakotaFord592]

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[@cobaltcrusader9841]

It being underwater didn’t help

[@michaeltlinehan8119]

Didn’t women smoke in 1912 ?

[@rmstitanic.design9170]

Yes, but wasn’t proper etiquette in the upper classes. However, women could smoke in the reading writing room if they wanted

[@nickn1782]

@@rmstitanic.design9170 Where there areas of the ship definitely off-limits for passenger smoking?

[@Firemarioflower]

@@nickn1782 Actually yes, like near the Grand Staircase for example, Dining Saloon , Lounge, Reception Room and Entrances. Of course also in places where there was work going on. There were signs that specifically said so.

[@신동호-v8m]

The complete damage socially serve because fertilizer sequently wriggle with a probable brandy. delicate, obscene kettle

[@mcshipbuilder2319]

RMS Clickbait

[@rikosmith6697]

If it was me i would spend more of my time in the lounge and the reception room

[@e-mil3867]

Great video! I can't wait for the next one.