This episode of In the Archives explores Charles Lightoller’s Senate testimony on the Titanic disaster. As Second Officer, Lightoller oversaw lifeboat loading, adhering to a "women and children first" rule. Despite this, many lifeboats were underfilled, and he noted a surprising calm among passengers. Lightoller’s own survival was harrowing—he was sucked underwater by an explosion and resurfaced near an upturned lifeboat. His testimony stirred controversy, particularly his insistence that the Titanic did not split in two, conflicting with other survivors’ accounts. The episode questions whether Lightoller’s loyalty to the White Star Line influenced his statements, offering listeners a closer look at how his perspective shaped our understanding of the Titanic tragedy.