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7. Substandard rivets let hull plates separate upon impact.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Sun Sep 9, 2018, 01:25 AM

Sep 2018

At least that was one explanation put forth about 20 years ago. Then about 10 years ago I remember reading that further research had provided fairly persuasive evidence. I too became interested in the sinking after reading "A Night to Remember"

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The Truth About the Titanic Has Been Revealed [View all] yuiyoshida Sep 2018 OP

Thank you for posting..... chillfactor Sep 2018 #1

The proof of this supposed fire is ... a bit underwhelming ... still a good watch tho ... thanks! mr_lebowski Sep 2018 #2

I saw something on TV about the fire markings, but there's no sinkingfeeling Sep 2018 #3

Very interesting - Thank you NBachers Sep 2018 #4

Many more details at Snopes Boomer Sep 2018 #5

I thought it was determined 20 years ago or so BootinUp Sep 2018 #6

Substandard rivets let hull plates separate upon impact. LTG Sep 2018 #7

Only 16 people died on the Titanic SCantiGOP Sep 2018 #8