People terrified by reality of what the Titanic sinking may have looked like

16 February 2024 , 14:21

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Someone made a simulation of what it could've been like the night the Titanic sank (Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images)

Titanic is an iconic film, but is that an accurate representation of how things actually happened?

According to a disturbing simulation online, apparently not, as it was allegedly a whole lot more harrowing than anyone could've ever imagined. However, some people are still arguing that this simulation is still not accurate.

James Cameron's interpretation of the event, was by his own admission, only "half right", despite the fact he had a team of engineers and scientists to help him get it as accurate as possible. But now, 'Science Girl' has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to show the way she thought the ship actually would've sunk - and people have got a lot to say.

The simulation showed a comparison of what people thought the Titanic sinking looked like, compared to what it actually looked like. In the first part of the video, the sky was lit up, and everything could be seen clearly. It looked to be a starry night, with the moon lighting up the sky fully.

But in the early hours of April 15, 1912, 'Science Girl' said that it would've been totally pitch black, and all that could be seen in the simulation were the dimming lights from inside the ship. Set to a creepy version of Centuries by Fall Out Boy, the video really creeped out social media users, and it got them feeling seriously uncomfortable.

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Someone commented: "That darkness, that horror, that pain, that scare", and another added: "Woah, in the dark it's 100 times more terrifying." But others thought that this wasn't the way it happened either, writing: "No, the moonlight reflecting off the water gave off a bit of light. It's definitely not as bright as the first clip, but not pitch-black like the second."

The social media user made a simulation of what the Titanic may have really looked like when the ship sank (Getty Images)

Others theorised about how scary it would've been, with someone sharing: "Imagine how dark it was. Hearing sharks feeding on your friends. Wondering if you'll be next while freezing to death", and it's enough to send a shiver down your spine.

Someone else penned: "Whoa, this is intense! Watching the Titanic go down like this is a stark reminder of how wild and unforgiving nature can be. The sheer power of the ocean versus human engineering puts things in perspective. Mind-blowing to think about what the people on that ship went through."

Danielle Kate Wroe