Witness Titanic

We rejoin Lawrence on the night of the disaster and hear - in his own words - of his escape from Titanic, and the sights and sounds that will stay with him forever. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

This week, enjoy the testimony of renown Titanic author Steve Hall. Steve and James talk through Steve's extensive career, time travel and the infamous Titanic "Switch Theory."For more on Steve and his work, visit his website https://stevehall.nl/THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE WITH A VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW!Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts, and even the survivors of the sinking. Like ...

This week's witness is one of Titanic's most famous survivors. And as a Second Class passenger, he is also one of the most unique. In PART ONE, Lawrence Beesley's curious mind and tragic words take us aboard Titanic BEFORE the iceberg. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com

It was tradition onboard ships like Titanic to skip a certain unlucky number when labeling cabins, deckchairs, etc. Well, this practice clearly didn't make a difference, and it's officially October! So please enjoy episode THIRTEEN!Last week we heard of Ella White's escape from Titanic including her frustrations with a pair of "Stewards" who didn't know how to row a lifeboat... This week, we hear from one of those Stewards...Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witness...

It's well known that more women survived the Titanic disaster than men. But have you ever actually heard their story? Allow me to introduce you to Ella. FEATURING KATIE JOHANTGEN AS THE VOICE OF THIS WEEK'S WITNESSWelcome 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 happ...

It's been over a month since the 2024 Expedition to the Titanic wreck returned to Providence, RI with 2.2 million photos, 24 hours of HD footage and so much more. In this Bonus Episode of WITNESS TITANIC, James comes to us from the final day of the expedition to share what life was like on this historic trip. Our inquiry continues next week when we call our first female survivor to take the stand. Send me a message!Hosted by James PencaTheme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorde...

PHOTOS OF DIANA: https://expedition.discovertitanic.com/Most of Titanic's lost saw their story come to an end in 1912. Diana of Versailles' story, however, was just beginning. Just last month, she was rediscovered after 112 years on the ocean floor, and though she may be an inanimate bronze statuette, she has so much to tell us. This week, WITNESS TITANIC host James Penca dives into Diana's history, analyzes her new photographs, and recounts what it was like to witness her rediscovery du...

RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!For the first time on WITNESS TITANIC, we call to the stand someone who has TRULY witnessed Titanic with their own two eyes. Rory Golden is not only the funniest historian you'll ever meet but he has also dove to Titanic in a submersible three times! This week we talk about the ongoing expedition, what it's like to SEE Titanic and we share quite a few laughs. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titan...

RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!This week's witness is Dr. David Gallo, renown Oceanographer, Co-Leader of the 2024 Titanic Expedition, and accomplished lecturer on the world's oceans, climate change, and deep sea exploration. This episode was recorded onboard the research vessel of Expedition 2024 just hours before arrival above the Titanic wreck site. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, ...

In our final episode before our 2024 Expedition Episodes, let's venture into 3rd Class for the first time! Daniel defies the odds, tells us about those infamous 3rd Class gates and provides a little surprise that even I wasn't expecting! 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 de...

This week we interview Tomasina Ray, Director of Collections at RMS Titanic Inc. She literally witnesses Titanic every day as she oversees the 5,500 artifacts recovered by RMST. She is also a member of the 2024 Expedition team - but she doesn't know it at the time of recording!Video of the interview available on YouTube!https://youtu.be/Nn62XePWjWIWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and e...

712 passengers and crew survived the Titanic disaster but only a handful did so after ending up in the freezing Atlantic waters. This week, witness the epic escape of one of those few. 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...

Hello from the Atlantic! No new episode this week so I recorded this quick mini-sode from the research vessel of Titanic Expedition 2024 to give you an idea of what it's like at 41.43 N 49.56 W. Things are going well out here, we are terribly busy but I'm doing my best to stay present and keep Witness Titanic episodes coming! Next week we will continue the investigation with the conclusion of Officer Lightoller's testimony. Full episodes recorded from the expedition begin with episo...

This week's witness is the most questioned of the 712 survivors. 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller remembers the sea trials, the delivery to Southampton, last-minute preparations and, of course, that fateful Sunday... but how truthful his memories are is cause for discussion! 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 c...

Before he heads off on a trans-Atlantic voyage of his own, we hear from Mike Brady, the documentarian and illustrator behind the YouTube channel Oceanliner Designs. Join us as we talk through his list of ships that set the table for our great Titanic story.Watch this episode on YouTube for video of the interview!https://youtu.be/U-hWmIBqqu8 Mike's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@OceanlinerDesignsWelcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous...

Today we rejoin Ismay aboard Titanic for the collision, sinking and rescue. No Hollywood magic here. This is the Titanic disaster in a survivor's own words. 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...

Our inquiry's first witness is none other than Managing Director of the White Star Line and surviving first class passenger, Mr. J. Bruce Ismay. In PART ONE of his testimony, he relays his unique experiences from Titanic's conception to the night of the sinking.Stay tuned for PART TWO when Ismay recounts the collision, sinking and rescue. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even...

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... This episode can also be viewed in video form on YouTube!@WitnessTitanicSend me a message!Hos...