5. A Key Could Have Potentially Saved the Titanic
In 2007, 85 years after the tragic event, a key was put up for auction. You may wonder what’s so special about this ordinary item that we decided to include it on our Titanic facts lists.
Well, apparently the key was believed to open the crow’s nest locker containing binoculars. Yes—binoculars or the equipment that could have potentially saved the Titanic from catastrophe These objects were essential in detecting threats to ships during the day.
Second Officer David Blair, the owner of the key, was taken off the crew right before the Titanic set sail, and due to the last-minute change, he forgot to give the key to his replacement, Charles Lightoller.
Given the fact that the crow’s nest lookouts didn’t have binoculars, they had to use their eyes to keep an eye on any threats. It has been claimed that if they had had glasses, they could have detected the iceberg sooner.
That’s one of the most mind-bending Titanic facts. Unfortunately, the key may never be able to open the locker housing those metaphorical keys that could have saved so many lives.
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This was very interesting but the fact about the photograph was the only one I’d never heard before.
This article was very interesting reading! I really enjoyed it.
Thank you for this info!
This Titanic story gave me goosebumps and just blew my mind. Such a sad and tragic story. That little small word “IF” I had only done this or “IF” I had only done that. So sad…
the makes & blilders of the ship said “not ever God ” can bring this ship down
Excellent with little known facts. Have always been fascinated by the history of the Titanic!! Curious as to how many pets survived the sinking.
It is impossible for his violin to be returned to his fiance who would have been probably over 120 in 2013.
Very interesting . The story of the sinking of the Titanic is very sad and tragic story but yet I love to read it.
Excellent work, the fact about the key is the one that really got to me, something so simple but so much more important.
God proved to man he is not perfect ….so admit your mistakes and move on.live learn and improve.We are at fault when we ignore all the signs or warnings that ‘s right in front of us.The artical was good.My favorite part was about the iceberg with a streak of paint on the side.Yes it was so tragic and could have been prevented.