Debunking the Titanic Switching Conspiracy

Debunking the Titanic Switching Conspiracy

April 29, 2014

Abstract

This paper reports on the conspiracy theory of the RMS Titanic being switched out by its sister ship, the RMS Olympic. This conspiracy is completely false. Within the paper, information will be presented to show different aspects and facts about the RMS Titanic to help explain why the conspiracy is false. A brief history of the RMS Titanic is highlighted for the purpose of giving general background information before the argumentative facts are given. The history included details of the ship, special design functions, and a summary of its maiden voyage that turned to disaster. After the history, research is presented to explain the idea of the conspiracy being false. Physical evidence and differences between the RMS Titanic and the RMS Olympic are given to distinguish one from the other making it visible if the White Star Line switched the two ships for insurance purposes, which led to the planning of sinking the ship. Next, a proposed timeline of events that surrounded the Titanic is given for factual evidence. The timeline includes the construction timeline and setbacks that delayed the departure date for the maiden voyage. And finally, a discussion of the cost of building the RMS Titanic and the prestigious passengers that were aboard the vessel. The cost aspect disproves the insurance purpose part of the conspiracy and the passengers added more structure to the idea that the conspiracy is false. In conclusion, a brief restating of all the evidence is given. The reader is then encouraged that if they believe in any conspiracies, to go out and do research for themselves and develop their own opinion about things and do not assume everything is truth because someone put their opinion in a book.

Debunking the Titanic Switching Conspiracy

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