A Digital Retrospective of the Titanic’s Design and Its Fascinating Details
An incredible video by American graphic designer Jared Owen reveals the intricate details of the Titanic’s design before its tragic collision with an iceberg and subsequent sinking. The video, which was created using extremely detailed cross-sectional digital images, offers a unique perspective on the luxury passenger ship.
According to Owen, the Titanic was designed and built more than 100 years ago, without the use of computers or 3D design software. The ship was constructed entirely by hand, which makes it all the more impressive. Owen relied on a variety of sources, including National Geographic, Encyclopedia Titanica and the Titanic edition in the Haynes series to create his digital recreation of the ship.
The video simulates every aspect of the Titanic’s design, from its massive size to its luxurious amenities. It shows off all ten decks of the ship, including deck A, which housed most of the lifeboats on board. However, one little-known fact about deck A is that it also contained an outdoor promenade deck reserved for first-class guests. This feature provided ample space for strolling and enjoying sea views.
Below deck A is cargo hold floor containing engine and boiler room which was flooded when iceberg hit causing accident . The video also reveals some fascinating details about the fourth and final characteristic funnel used as a decorative element as well as downward ventilation system. According to Owen, letter RMS in Titanic’s name stands for Royal Mail Steamer meaning it was commissioned by British royal family for mail transportation purposes . On its journey to New York ,Titanic carried about 6 – 9 million pieces of mail lost due to sinking resulting in over 700 third class passengers death along with other unfortunate souls who were on board at that time.
The wreckage of Titanic lies on seabed about 648 km off coast Newfoundland at a depth of around 3810m but it is rapidly decomposing underwater due to corrosion and may disappear within next forty years .
