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. 

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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 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...

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Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
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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 IN VIDEO FORM!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTURLLEll-w&t=2170s

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

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Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

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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. 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

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Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

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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...

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

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Hosted by James Penca

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Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

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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 WITNESS

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

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Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

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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. 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

PATREON
Support our ongoing inquiry!
patreon.com/witnesstitanic

Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic corrections?!
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THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE IN VIDEO FORM ON YOUTUBE

VIEW PHOTOS OF DIANA HERE

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 during Expedition 2024. 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

PATREON
Support our ongoing inquiry!
patreon.com/witnesstitanic

Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic corrections?!
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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. 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

PATREON
Support our ongoing inquiry!
patreon.com/witnesstitanic

Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic corrections?!
[email protected]

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. 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

PATREON
Support our ongoing inquiry!
patreon.com/witnesstitanic

Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic corrections?!
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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! 

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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 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...

Available wherever you listen
to podcasts including:

APPLE PODCASTS

SPOTIFY

YOUTUBE
Season One Available @WitnessTitanic
Season Two Available ⁨@TitanicHG⁩

INSTAGRAM
Follow the podcast @WitnessTitanicPod
for more TITANIC content.

PATREON
Support our ongoing inquiry!
patreon.com/witnesstitanic

Hosted by James Penca

Music recorded by
Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic corrections?!
[email protected]