My grandfather was a Captain. He died of old age (89, RIP), and he had wonderful stories that he told us. Back in the 20s-50s they were like Royalty of the sea. They met personalities, movie stars, future bankers etc. I remember one story as a kid that made me cry all night. It was a story about a friend of his who went down with his ship. He mentioned that it was the honorable thing to do. I guess they loved the sea more than anything. Living with such burden meant living in shame. Even if that meant leaving a widow and children behind. Captain Smith was on his farewell tour of duty. The Titanic was his coronation as a genius of the ocean liners. There was no other honorable choice but to go down with his ship. In a way, he achieved a place in History and our hearts. RIP to the Brave crew

Fate is a strange thing. My father was a Locomotive Engineer for 35 years. A month after he retired the engine he ran for all that time crashed with all three Engineers (one was a trainee) being killed. They missed the signal change and bore into a turn going full speed. I can't imagine being Captain Smith on that night. From going from a routine trip to slowly awaiting your demise is just horrific.

@charlenelayhew4811

Жыл бұрын

I do blame the Captain. He was responsible for the ship and all on it. He knew there was ice in it's path yet maintained a breakneck speed.

@michaeldennis7952

11 ай бұрын

Could Smith of kept the engines running and made a run for the closest boat 9 miles away?!

@Muffins_vr288

11 ай бұрын

but he was sleeping while he got the ice warnings also dont blame him he was a very good man with an amazing track record and he maintainted full ahead so he can get to new york quick since it was her maiden voyage he wanted her there quick like ever other captain@@charlenelayhew4811

@Muffins_vr288

11 ай бұрын

sadly no when you sail a sinking ship forward it sucks more water in but if he went backwards it wouldve sucked water out but the turn wouldve taken too long to do@@michaeldennis7952

@oodango3961

9 ай бұрын

@@charlenelayhew4811it was normal for that time

I wonder how history would have treated Captain Smith if he had survived the sinking - would they have treated him as bad as J Bruce Ismay?

@physetermacrocephalus2209

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's easy. Only his death saved him from dishonor; almost akin to the Japanese and Seppuku. Had he survived he would most certainly have been shamed and derided. Society is cruel like that.

@jamesgroccia644

Жыл бұрын

@@physetermacrocephalus2209 Despite whether he said he did the absolute best he could? That he was swept overboard in the final plunge and picked up in a passing lifeboat, keeping him warm enough to wait until Carpathia arrived?

@johnvan6082

Жыл бұрын

Captain William Turner of the LUSITANIA survived the sinking . He testified at the inquest held by the British government . He was never really grilled about any negligence on his or his crew . This was because the hearings were a white wash intended to clear the government and Royal Navy of their inadequate safety measures. Some believe that the British government actually wanted to create international outrage ( the sinking of a passenger liner ) so that the United States would enter the war . The hearings also wanted to keep quiet the fact that the Lusitania was carrying munitions ( highly illegal under international law ) . Captain Turner retired from the Cunard line after the sinking . The sinking was no fault of the captain , as he never received warnings that a U boat was operating in the Irish sea and no RN escort vessels were sent to meet the ship ( very suspicious to me ) . One further item that may point to government collusion is that the wreck of the LUSITANIA ( laying in shallow water ) was used for DEPTH CHARGE practice by the RN , thus rendering the wreck a pile of rubble and unable to provide any evidence of an internal explosion caused by a SINGLE TORPEDO strike .

@paulboger3101

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. If he survived, it would have been cruel luck. He would have been invaluable in the court of inquiry, the public court would be a little more vicious.

@Truecrimeresearcher224

Жыл бұрын

definitely. it was well known that captains go down with the ship.. he was in charge of the ship. he also would have had major survivors guilt considering 1500 went down

The titanic was just extremely unlucky 1.They ran into a huge berg. 2. The hole was long enough for the titanic to sink. 3. Her crew members forgot the keys for the binoculars. 4. It was a moonless night. All of these evidence might be why the titanic is unlucky to sink on her first voyage.

@BorivojeSinik-eh4qd

11 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you, I can only add that the situation that night was far worse than you stated, especially on points 1 and 4: 1.They encountered the whole ice field, more than 100 km long in the N-S direction and several kilometers wide, not just one iceberg in the middle of nowhere. It was directly in their path. 4. Weather was unusually calm, the ocean was flat, so there was no surf at the base of the iceberg, caused by the wind, which would make it easier to see. And modern analysis points to false horizon, like mirage in the desert, caused by the temperature inversion, which made the iceberg virtually impossible to see, until it was too late. This phenomenon was actually observed by Frederick Fleet (the lookout in the crow's nest who spotted the iceberg), as some sort of "haze", but he had no idea what he was seeing... You might even call it "perfect storm", prepared by Mother Nature. In retrospective, they really had no chance against this situation...

When I talk to people about Captain Smith they always think about his 1997 movie portrayal and that he was basically stunned and did nothing. It's unfortunate that his character assassination has become part of the history people remember.

@Truecrimeresearcher224

Жыл бұрын

he probably was stunned and on disbelief. it was also his last voyage before retirement. once he got his wits about him he did all he could. I would say a night to remember is a good idea of how he acted. 97 was probably once almost all the boats were gone and 1500 people still on the ship and rescue still a couple hours away

@SAOS451316

Жыл бұрын

@@Truecrimeresearcher224 Oh I'm sure he was stunned! He was a good captain though and would quickly have gotten over the shock and begun the task of evacuation. The movie however shows him bumbling about the whole sinking and letting the officers take charge.

@Truecrimeresearcher224

Жыл бұрын

@@SAOS451316 true but like I said odds are once the boats were gone he probably became like the movie especially knowing no rescue and 1500 lives still onboard

@davidpring9476

Жыл бұрын

​@@Truecrimeresearcher224

@23Revan84

11 ай бұрын

I never took the movie seriously, I am sure he did what he could with the amount of time he had to save enough people. I can believe the guy was struggling with the stress and burden on his mind. You’re right on the character assassination, if people notice we aren’t 100% with the captain, mostly with Jack and Rose since it is their story. We don’t get to follow the captain around at all, just brief interactions.

Smith was so brave. I think many captains could learn so much from him.

@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY

5 ай бұрын

They could learn so much from Rostron too.

@Firemarioflower

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, learn how not to do it. Danielle is right. Rostron was much better.

People can blame Captain Smith for the sinking of the Titanic but one thing tho at least feel bad for the man because imagine what that man was going through doing the sinking imagine you sleeping in your room and you hear noises and the designer of the ship basically telling you only got an hour to live and you going to be there before daylight

I don't know much about the presenter of this channel but I like his energy and the serious approach he takes to the subject matter. After 110 years the story of RMS Titanic has gotten a little familiar, and anyone who can (pardon the pun) breathe new life into it is very welcome.

It is a tragedy that Captain Smith was assigned to the ill fated vessel, while Captain Haddock would take his place on the unsinkable Olympic.

When you say 'I hate to do this to you..' I don't believe you, that smile on your face says you enjoy it a little bit haha I love this new series, it shows your respect for Captain Smith and I think you will make his legacy justice. By the way, loved the intro!! Great video my friend.

Hey Sam, like I told you in the live a few weeks back I’m from the Uk, just recovered from Cancer. I’ve loved the titanic since I was a kid and I’m 45 now Went to the titanic museum in Florida today, remembered your walk around it It was humbling and amazing all at the same time Love your channel and I was one of the first 50 subscribers You are fantastic Man Keep it going See you in the live Sunday 🙏

I heard a story a unidentified officers body was found and buried in Newfoumdland. The body was described as "covered in thick coal dust and mangled beyond any recognition except for possibly white hair. It was believed to be one of the engineers - but not of the engineers had white hair. And it fits with last sighting - jumping into water with Andrews and crushed by first funnel

@TorontoJediMaster

Жыл бұрын

Captain Smith also had a white beard that would’ve made recognition easy. Plus, his uniform, with four stripes of rank, would’ve been noted.

@ranosian1135

Жыл бұрын

@@TorontoJediMaster True, but the body had only a shirt and briefs. No uniform and when I say mangled- I mean mangled. Like that scene from Elysium- with the dude messed up before revival

@iamhungey12345

Жыл бұрын

@@ranosian1135 Wouldn't the beard still be attached to his face?

@ranosian1135

Жыл бұрын

@@iamhungey12345 Depends on how mangled the body was.

@iamhungey12345

Жыл бұрын

@@ranosian1135 If the guy is in his undergarments then how can they know that was an officer? That's another issue I have in mind there.

Love the videos Sam. The way you explain events and details is second to none. I could listen to you talk all day about titanic. I’ve had a fascination with the ship since I was young. I used to ask my mom for toy ships that could sink for Christmas when I was young, just to resemble something like titanic, lol. Keep it up man!

Quite a mystery how Captain Smith died but its been respected that he went down with the ship.

What a great first part, Sam; there are a lot more missing details of Captain Smith's story but it is often overlooked. However, it's thanks to more information that his true story is revealed and that's the one we need to hear. Cannot wait for part 2 very soon 🙂

Your video was amazing and part two will be great. I am glad to know more about Captain Smith and Thomas ANDREWS. They ended off the Titantic together near the end and Archibald Gracie saw them. I have loved this story since 1994 and today i have gotten so much news about it in the last few months. Plus found your channel. THANK YOU!

Love the content as always. Thoroughly detailed, well edited and with a bit of humour sprinkled on for good measure.

Thanks for being a great storyteller. You research what you can and put it together wonderfully.

The Actor they got in the movie was a perfect match for the real Capt Smith

Always wondered about him. Glad to see this. Can't wait until the next video.

Another great video Sam. It was wonderful to see the new intro. Truly a new chapter to your channel. Anyways, keep it up and excited for part 2!

I was surprised when you showed that giant titanic model, I thought you were gonna pull out the smaller one! Thanks for posting this video and sharing information.

These videos are great. More than a century later and we're still fascinated by this event. I really appreciate your presentations on the Titanic, I always learn something new. Keep up the awesome work S

That is an interesting topic Sam looking forward to pt 2!

Great video Sam! One of your best! Brilliant format & content!

I have a lifetime fascination with Titanic - thank you for this video. Too many times (as with all tragedies, some things get brushed aside and not considered until much later on). May all of those who perished rest in peace. 😞🙏🏼💔

I always love your videos ! You do such a great job at telling the information doing all your research. I enjoy watching these videos and learning even more information 😊 thanks so much !

I really enjoy all of your ship videos Sam. Keep up the great work bud.

Great video! Your speaking voice is very clear and pleasant to listen to. Thanks for all the detailed information you provided.

Great job on this one, I can wait for part 2, since I'm trying to catch up on your many earlier videos.

My favorite Captain, I love your videos Sam, I saw your new piece of the Olympic that your fans sent you, incredible.

Gotta commend you on your video. You continue 5o do an excellent job on research and reporting on an incident that others have done and yet still bring to the front information that seemingly is new and interesting.

very good , looking foward to part two

This sweet kid knows what he is talking about... And explains everything u need to know... Thanks you young man.

Hey Sam, I want to ask you, if you could do some research on two Titanic questions Number one: Did the Titanic have colored rockets on board, and if yes, why weren't they used? And number two: How many portholes have been reported to be left open, the Night the Titanic sank? Keep up your good work, you are awesome :)

@Truecrimeresearcher224

Жыл бұрын

best guess on portholes nott many. it was really cold that night. odds are only a few if any the rockets I think it was proven they had colored ones and some were unused. I don't think they had the color needed for distress which I think was red

@EnzedderEntertainment

Жыл бұрын

Several portholes were opened by passengers in 3rd class trying to spot the iceberg or find out what the collision was. In some cases these weren't closed again.

@the_rover1

Жыл бұрын

I read that entrance hatch on D-deck has been opened during the sinking in order to observe the evacuation process. however, it was left open, this can be seen on the wreck.

@patrickanderson9023

Жыл бұрын

Also, Lightoller told one of the ship’s pursers to open the gangway door.

" I believe you may get your headlines Mr. Ismay."

Thanks again for a brilliant video. It’s like I can never learn enough about Titanic. If I’m right Think Captain Smith was from one of the major Industrialised Towns in the UK that made up what we still call ‘The Black Country’. Named because of all the soot and coal literally turning the air black and then blackening the buildings. I know you would know this but I suspect Captain Smith was from a Town called Wolverhampton originally. If not it would have been nearby Walsall. I was a Van driver in my early twenties and used to deliver to these locations and all over the Black Country.

Smith’s cabin was on starboard side, not port. Even in the circled illustration, the cabin circled is on the starboard side.

@HistoricTravels

Жыл бұрын

I am aware, slight error. Missed in editing. XD

@historicproductions223

Жыл бұрын

@@HistoricTravels sam we need to talk this is important everything they are saying is not true I am 21 years old and I'm not making this up, I was born on October 8,2001, you got to believe me I'm not even underage. Pls unban me

@justacheeto07

Жыл бұрын

@@historicproductions223 Something about this comment tells me, you aren't 21.

@simonbaker2501

9 ай бұрын

​@HistoricTravels I really enjoy your videos why was Charles lightoller relieved by William Murdoch

Can't wait for part 2!

Fantastic work, Sam!

Great video. Thanks for your work and attention to detail.

This is an excellent video Sam! I enjoyed the accuracy of your informations. ;)

Awesome as always!!!

can I just say I love the new intro that was created for this channel

Great job explaining this. Thanks for all your hard work!

@AliHgsosazem-vb2wl

10 ай бұрын

المزيد من النتائج

Good work! You really know this stuff inside & out!

Thank you for these videos. 💚💚💚

Very intresting can't wait for part 2

great vid! very detailed!

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!

Love the new trailer intro!

glad you done this video been wording about what happen to him

nice intro it’s about time🚂🚢✈️

love this channel!

Great video!

Love that new intro Sam!!!

Love the new opening introduction

I love the sinking animation and how the black silhouettes of people dont move as the water goes over their heads.

Love the new intro!

Cool intro!

Ohhhhh I love the intro! :) sorry it’s been a while I’ve been back on your channel :/

Loving the new intro Sam!

I've heard of a couple versions of the captains passing. I used to have a very old book about the Titanic. In the book , I read that the Captain actually made it to an upturned Life boat but insisted upon going down with the ship and slipped down off of the boat. He was pulled back up on the Life boat a couple times only to once again insist upon going down with the ship. That's one version of a few others that I've heard of.

I love the intro animation!

love the intro. mate and the video

Nice Stream Just in time you earned another sub

Phenomenal breakdown

Got a new intro now? Nice

Interesting video!

NICE INTRO SAM!!!

Something that’s always irked me about the sinking is that William Murdoch, who gave the order of “Women and Children first” and allowed men on the lifeboats afterwards, died. But Charles Lightoller, who stuck to “women and children only”, had lifeboats leave the ship with empty spots because there were only men around, and considered telling two men who jumped off the ship and climbed into one of the last lifeboats to get out of it, survived the sinking.

@the_rover1

Жыл бұрын

I think officer lightoller wasn't doing a good job. however, regarding the situation, I understand why.

@HappyRoach1

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately life sucks that way. People who did the right things, die before their time. While the screw ups get to live a full life.

@skullsaintdead

Жыл бұрын

Not that it makes up for Lightoller's mistakes, but he captained one of the little boats during Dunkirk, saving tens of Allied soldiers & allowing them to get across the Channel (he's based off the father in the film 'Dunkirk'). He was one of the few who were allowed to captain their own boats, most were commandeered by HMRN sailors.

@k3D4rsi554maq

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't sending the lifeboats away full help lighten the ship a little?

@jaguar4u2012

Жыл бұрын

Lightoller is a very shady character! and for some reason no one cares of looking it up!

Very enjoyable cheers.

I think it was common but unwritten that captains would carry a weapon in case of mutiny or piracy on these old liners.. he may have taken his life in a personal space somewhere

Great video! Have you done one on the mystery light seen on the horizon?

Nice intro animation!!

Hello Sam Jason Jr loves your channel he loves you and your videos I never thought my son would be into Titanic as much as I am so I have you to thank for that sending love from Chicago IL

Well... that's the most amount of times I've head the word titanic in such a short space of time.

i am a fan of your channel

The new intro is quite nice

Best thing about Sam is that he doesn't use Wikipedia as a script. He really seems to go to many sources for information, thanks. Note: Wikipedia always has mistakes and is slanted.

@oldtwinsna8347

Жыл бұрын

Very much so! There are "editors" that immediately delete anything added that doesn't fit into their vision. Sometimes delete ANYTHING (even if they agree with it) just because they don't want anyone but themselves to edit the content.

@jetsons101

Жыл бұрын

@@oldtwinsna8347 Anything on Wikipedia needs to be taken with a grain of salt, well maybe a couple of pounds of salt if it's about politics. lol

Sam “GREAT JOB on PART 1 and we are all standing by for PART 2 🫡

As far as I know, Captain Smith didn't die in the shipwreck. One of his former shipmates on the Majestic, Peter Pryal, claimed to have seen him twice and exchanged a few words with him in Baltimore three months after the disaster.

@k3D4rsi554maq

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! I've heard that story, too.

@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY

5 ай бұрын

He did die in the disaster. He never made it into a lifeboat and that water was too cold to hold up in for long.

Thank you Sam for doing this video. I hope you do additional videos of other officers. So tragic yet fascinating. Thanks for all the work you put into your videos

He didn’t listen to warnings about icebergs. Those people were relying on him to be a wise captain, not someone who simply ignored warnings and plowed forward at unsafe speeds because he put safety second. Heck, the Californian stopped and took precautions (wait until morning when they could see). I get upset when I think about Capt. Smith.

Nice opening. I wish I can do it for my channel but I do so much different stuff I can't

love the intro

Sam, great video on the Titanic Captain Smith. Do you plan on a video covering either the USS Indianapolis, or, the Bismarck soon ? Thank you, John

How often do you want to say 'however'? Historic Travels: "yes...however..."

Sam, you really need a join option for your subs... I like to contribute to you for your hard work and research, but I can rarely make the Sunday live vids

Wow awesome intro

For me IMO. My favorite 1 was "Captain Smith died heroically saving a baby." I think theres even drawings or paintings of it.

Great video same and intro

Hi sam I’m sad :(. But you make me happy 😃 :)

You know what they say "Every Good Captain goes down with his ship." Would've been very interesting to hear his side of the story

Intro is lit.

Great job Sam! I wonder how many more minutes the Titanic would have remained afloat had Captain Smith not ordered the ship half ahead (6:35)? I also wonder whether the Carpathia would have arrived on site in time to rescue some of the folks in the water had Captain Smith had issued the CQD / SOS right after the collision? I know I am second-guessing the man (and I really don't want to), but the questions remain. Thanks Sam!

@aspenmgy

Жыл бұрын

It took the Carpathia 4 hours to reach the Titanic. Even if the distress signal had been sent at 11:40 the Carpathia wouldn't have made it in time.

There is a beautiful musical work dedicated to the Titanic (Requiem), composed by Robin Gibb (Bee Gees) and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Robin Gibb was a great student of that ship and its tragedy. A real curiosity!

you are the best

Any Captian that goes down with his ship is a warrior.

Hey Sam, I was wondering if you could do a "what if" scenario for "what if Officer Moody had been quick to respond to the phone call made from the mast?" I know it might not change much but, in the rare case that it did, I would think it could have the potential to be a good video idea.