Was the sinking of the ship in the Titanic movie real?

Sort of. Director James Cameron had a model built at 90% full scale to the original, and sank it in a custom-designed, 17 million gallon waterfront, salt-water basin on the coast of Baja, Mexico. See: Making of James Cameron's Masterpiece. read more

Sort of. Director James Cameron had a model built at 90% full scale to the original, and sank it in a custom-designed, 17 million gallon waterfront, salt-water basin on the coast of Baja, Mexico. read more

6:06 - The ship has stopped as damage inspections are carried out. 7:44 - Captain Smith orders engines to 'Half Ahead'. 19:41 - Titanic stops for the last time. 20:04 - Excess steam is vented. 38:08 - The Titanic begins taking on a 'starboard list'. 43:03 - Thomas Andrews estimates 1-2 hours before the ship sinks. 46:23 - The first distress calls are sent out. read more

The sinking of the Titanic made a great impact in history. It was thought to be the fastest ship and to be unsinkable. Although the sinking of the Titanic was so long ago, lots of literature has been written about the ship. read more