Sean is once again joined by author of 'Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic', Clifford Ismay.

Cliff brings his life experience as an electrician to bear during this in-depth review of the 2012 TV Film 'Saving The Titanic'. The film focused upon the Engineers and Firemen, who fought to save the ship.

-The book which Sean references is 'Titanic: The Unfolding Story', by Carol King and Richard Havers, published by Haynes Publishing in 2011.

-The ship which Sean was trying to think of was the White Star Line's RMS Republic which was built in 1903, and sank in 1909, but unlike the Titanic, the lifeboats were able to ferry almost all of the passengers onto rescue ships.

With a podcast sting from the fantastic Marv at 'Pods Like Us'.

Chapters:

0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself

0:47 Titanic Film Discussion

2:54 Engineers of the Titanic

6:40 The Role of Engineers

9:50 Heroism in Crisis

11:44 Film Reception and Awards

15:07 Behind the Scenes of Saving the Titanic

19:57 The Tragedy of Titanic

21:46 Attitude Towards the Sea

25:26 Design Flaws and Considerations

26:26 The Emergency Generator

28:38 Misconceptions of Titanic’s Fate

29:21 The Role of Luck

31:33 Character Portrayals in the Film

34:56 The Quest for Heroes

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