I was lucky enough to be in the crowd in St. Paul when they blew the whistle. I was about 30 feet to the side of the whistle. It actually wasn’t very loud, since they used compressed air instead of steam, at a lower pressure than would normally be used in service. But it was still a magical experience to hear the voice of Titanic in person. They blew the whistle twice that day.
That would have been very cool to be there. I was actually thinking about the whistle. If it was loud. I would have blown the whistle at every couple seconds. Bit as you said. It wasn’t very loud. Then again steam would have been used at that time for the whistle. Still. Out in the open calm night. So silent other then the crowd. I would have kept blowing the whistle. Again. That must have been really awesome and the feeling.
a fellow in my area collected and restored several steam engines he brings them to show n shine car shows part of it are steam whistles they are not titanic but still pretty cool
@@Ferg13 It might sound strange, but I sensed a little bit of disappointment in the crowd after the first whistle blast. After the news stations hyped up how loud the whistle may sound, many came wearing hearing protection. So I think they didn’t get to fully enjoy the first blast, as they didn’t hear it very well. (I stubbornly refused hearing protection, so I heard it well.) For the second blast, most removed their hearing protection. If you watch the TH-cam video that shows both blasts, the crowd reaction to the second blast is much more enthusiastic. Having said that, I now more fully appreciate the experience looking back than I did at the time. I figured that more events would eventually be organized for the whistle to be sounded, but it hasn’t come to be. So I’m grateful I got to witness the only public sounding of the whistle since its recovery.
Same here, and also Olympic’s whistle too. There’s a video of a news reel of her blowing her whistle in New York harbor after her collision with the Nantucket and same as Titanic’s it’s really eerie
i wish he would cover more stories with a long video. there are so many missing ships that no one cares to look for anymore. SS Waratah disappeared on its 2nd voyage with all its hundred + passengers and has never been found
OMG DID YOU SURVIVE THE TITANIC, WHY DID YOU SAY ITS EMOTIONAL! I CANT BELIEVE YOUR A SURVIVOR, YOUR PROBABLY LIKE 120 or SMTH, YOUR 3 YEARS OFF TO THE WORLDS OLDEST PERSON WHICH WAS 123
The whistle made me cry because I went straight into thinking about the people who were at the pier saying goodbye to their loved ones. They heard that whistle as they departed. Only to never be seen again. 😢
Even if it's not the Titanic's voice of her prime, it's STILL her voice, decades and hardships later. Much as our own voice change over time and we're still us. Thank you for sharing this, Sam. It's very moving.
Awesome to hear Titanic's voice after being silent for so long. The fact they were able to be cleaned enough to work is a marvel. I wonder how many times since has her voice been heard? I would love to one day hear it live. Great video, as always. (Jan Griffiths).
These were made from bronze and therefore wouldn't be rusty just a little dirty. Bronze is copper and tin melted together. This doesn't have corrosive properties as steel or iron do. However it will get a little patina or a green tinge to it. This is more of a protective layer that can be removed and not leave pits unlike steel which has ferrous particles in it which do.
I remember watching the video of when they sounded the refurbished whistle in public. It’s amazing how huge the crowd was that showed up. Titanic is truly a cultural icon after over 100 years.
It's like hearing a ghost. With the time passing, the Titanic is becoming more of a story, a legend, a myth, a film from James Cameron. Having the whistles sound, it reminds you Titanic is real, people built it, sailed it and faced a disaster and tragedy and it still sits in the darkness on the bottom of the ocean.
The best fact I recall is that, as the original set of whistles was kinda damaged and they weren't able to blow it at full steam pressure, they made a replica of the whistles and blew them in a yard. I've tried to find a video of that event, to no avail. But in the end, is glorious to hear a faint sound from the original Titanic whistles.
I'm so glad you covered this story. I watched the full documentary on this and it was fascinating! So many people unfortunately complain about it not sounding loud enough or absolutely correct since they had to use low pressure air instead of high pressure steam. When you actually stop and really think about this project coming to fruition, it's absolutely amazing that these whistles were found 13,000 feet down in the ocean, were brought up and cleaned and tested, and actually were able to let the actual titanic speak. To me this is stunning!
i actually started crying. we are SO lucky to have such an amazing and priceless piece of history, and what a lovely and proud voice she had. even if they didnt blast them at full power (and rightfully so!) its still incredible to think we're listening to her song, even though its only a hum. and i agree, i think its a beautiful way to honor the poor souls lost in her sinking. it keeps their memory alive, by solidifying the sounds they heard while on board and not letting them be lost to time. WONDERFUL video sam, thank you!!!! ❤❤❤
Hey Sam. Recent sub here. I'll tell ya when that whistle blew and I heard it I immediately teared up. It is like you said when you made reference to it connecting us to that past and those people on the ship who were he last ones to hear it. Such a rush of emotion. Keep up the excellent work!
I've always loved the Titanic but this channel has sparked that flame once again and I must have watched 30+ in the recent days alone. The enthusiasm really makes all the facts sink in, no pun intended.
It's insane to think that this thing was at the very depths of the ocean under extreme pressure for decades... then to be retrieved after all that time and blown once again. If that whistle had it's own mind, I'd bet it was thinking it'd never, ever, see daylight or blow ever again. A remarkable recovery for sure. Definitely sounds like an old ship whistle lol. It's awesome.
I've never heard thhe whistle blow in person but I have seen that footage a few times now. I've studied the Titanic from age 9 after watching "A night to Remember" with my mother for the first time and have always felt an odd connection to the ship and the tragic event. Hearing her actual voice makes me tear up every time as it really should be a voice lost to time. We are so lucky the effort was put in for us to experience this. This is a geat channel Sam, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all!
Absolutely agree with your last comments, Sam! My eyes watered hearing the whistle. It feels like history reaching out to the present, Titanic's voice in real time. Thank you for such a unique look at a part of the Titanic that is rarely discussed!
As a Titanic historian and rivet counter, when I heard the whistles for the first time, it sent a chill down my spine at how eerie the voice that sounded was. Like you said, it was like hearing a voice from the past or more accurately a cry from the past. I can only imagine what they would have sounded like if they had used steam instead of compressed air (I know it was for the protection of the whistles). I felt like you could feel the pain of the disaster in the sound emitted and that is where the chill came from for me. It was also one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard.
Hey Sam, I have 5 disasters that I would love you to cover. 1: The sinking of the MV Le Joola. 2: The sinking of the MV Sewol aka “Shitty Captain: Part 3.” 3: The sinking of the SS Andrea Doria. 4: The sinking of the SS Arctic. 5: And just for fun, a video covering the fictional SS Poseidon. In where you treat the events of The Poseidon Adventure as if it were real.
They did so not to further compromise the integrity of the whistle. Sitting at the bottom of the ocean for a century, I don’t blame them for not taking a chance with them.
In the world of transportation whistles/horns are also used by trains to communicate information. If you live near a train crossing, notice the unique whistle/horn report that the engineer must give when passing through the crossing. Even in their day trolley car gongs/bells were meant to communicate information among the crew and the passengers.
Hearing the whistle gave me goosebumps... you're right, it's definitely an emotional experience when you think about all the history and the people that whistle represents.
Its almost difficult to process what im acually listening to. I never would have tought I'd ever get to hear Titanic's whistle blow. Like a ghostly voice from the past. Truly incredible. And hey, 50/50 chance that that was the first time that specific whistle ever blew. P.S. I bet it was much louder under the steam pressure of titanic than it was in the video.
I was hoping to find someone in the comments thinking about that 50/50 chance! I'd actually rewatched this video to be sure Sam said he didn't know which funnel this whistle came from and so, we don't know if it was a whistle that was actually hooked up to the steam or not.
Just a little suggestion, could you maybe do a video on how the Titanic was painted back then I feel it's such an integral part of the beauty of the ship and have always wondered how they manged to do it.
Its crazy but tears came to my eyes for that sound of the great ship saying hi. From the past. You hear the whistle in the movies and so amazing. It would be even more special if smoke came out too. Thanks Sam for the great video.❤😂🎉
From one life long titanic fanatic to another I appreciate all your videos Sam. And congratulations on getting the silver play button, you deserve it broski
I felt a tear roll down my cheek. Thank you for your amazing storytelling skills. I thought something had happened to the whistles with all the descriptions of the challenges faced. Then, when you showed the video, I was struck by this strange feeling. Very strange. Probably similar to the 100k people who were there in person. It may be a signal from the past that they are passing through. The ship is passing through..
The first time I heard the Titanic's whistles after they retrieved one of the sets from the seafloor and restored them, I couldn't pinpoint the emotion I was feeling because it was such an overwhelming mix. I'm glad, though, that we were actually given the chance to hear them despite them obviously being "blown" at a much lower level.
WOWOW. Just got done watching this. I turned up my TV for the Whistle to get some of the moment. I even closed my eyes when they counted down to one. And that whistle. Titanic was talking. Only if we knew what that whistle knows. I wil never forget that sound. The base part of the whistle actually went right through my body. Unbelievable moment!!!
I got tears/chills when hear that sound. Absolutely wow moment mixed with emotions about tragedy. In my head: "that sound people in 1912 was hearing when gets aboard on Titanic. They go in Titanic, they travel in USA and fate horrible destiny". Absolutely wow and mixed emotions. I love history and this was amazing Mind blowing. It really is. It was actual sound from Titanic. He "produce" that sound in 1912 and people in 1999 (and 2023) can hear and listen. Insane... 111 years later we can hear actual sound from Titanic 🚢
One signal I am familia 7 with is the Captain's Salute which is one long-short-short, used by ships passing under the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. The Bridge would also return the salute to the ships.
Another fantastic video! I do have a suggestion for a topic (I don't think you've covered it already). We hear a lot about what First Class and Third Class was like, but what was Second Class like? What differences were there from the other two? I'd be really interested to see a video about that. 😊
I heard her whistle in St. Paul and even touched "the big piece" (wasn't supposed to) when the artifacts were there. I'd love to see if someone would make a new whistle to the same spec so they can sound them a full pressure and not have to worry about damaging a priceless relic
So you willfully contributed to the possible damage of the biggest piece ever recovered from the Titanic?? Imagine how many people just like you touch it despite the warning not to. They have those warnings for a reason. Really disrespectful and reckless 🙄
Her whistle has such an eire sound to it. It's almost peaceful and bone chilling at the same time. I can only picture her in the final moments when they rung out their final voice.
Such an interesting story. I got chills the first time I heard the whistle. As you said it's like a voice from the past , it made the tragedy that much more tangible.
I love this video & especially I love listening to Titanic's whistle. To me, it was like a blast from the past, & also a tribute to the 1,500 people who died on the Titanic
Hello from the Philippines, Sam. Thank you for the video and the opportunity to hear the Titanic's whistle. All I can say is WOW! Your channel is very educational and informative.
Hearing that whistle made me kind of tear up. It's incredible but also sad hearing that whistle. It almost makes you feel the same hope and pride the people onboard the ship likely felt as they were steaming towards new York.
Well done. I would like to hear them blow the whistle(s) at least once a year. Think of it this way: it keeps the people’s voices alive. After all, it is the only ‘surviving’ voice. And will out-live all of us, with some care and maintenance. I do think their souls in heaven would approve! Great job. Cheers.
Sam, this video has me all "steamed" up but it stilled "blew" me away. I'll go home now.... All kidding aside, it must have been something to see and hear the whistles again. This helps show that those that lost their lives that night are not forgotten.....
Not gonna lie, but when I first heard the whistle sound from your "What happened to Titanic's funnels" video, I broke down and started crying. I was always fascinated with the story of Titanic when I was younger and I never thought I would hear her real voice (yes I know that it was compressed air not steam, but I don't care. To me it's her real voice), the closest I thought I would hear it was from the 1997 movie.
It's so amazing to hear the whistles, Sam. Regarding the salvaging of the artifacts. The issue I have they are doing it for profit on the souls lost...
A tear to my eye hearing Titanic's voice. If you watched the SS Normandy vid, same whistle blown on full steam, how Titanic would closely sounded like in her prime.
Thanks! Love your content Sam! Always extremely grateful for each upload. I do have a request. I know you enjoy deep diving into passengers of the Titanic. Would you research and make a video about Joseph Laroche (only black passenger of the Titanic- whom actually rode 2nd class with his French wife and children). His story is very unique and I think his story should be more known! -As always thank you for all you do!
I had no idea I needed to learn about the Titanic's whistles until I saw this. So cool, thanks Sam! The reference @ 4:15 is the Empress of Ireland, yes?
Hey Sam, We just wanted to say hello from Oklahoma! And Thank you for all the great content. My Family and I are planning on going to Pigeon Forge in October and we are going to check out the Titanic museum. We thought it would be a fun to learn more about Titanic before going. So this is how we found your channel, and my Family and I have all really enjoyed learning about all the different white star line ships and our kids now ask to watch a new video of yours every day. Thank you for all the great content and keep up the great work!!!
I know you've done so many videos talking about the movie but I would love to watch a movie commentary about it. I think it would be so interesting and fun to watch it with you
An important story involving ships whistles is the story of the explosion in Halifax Harbor in 1918. Very interesting story and thank you showing the video of them blowing the whistle!
I was there that day with my late wife Sara. The count of attendees was wrong though, it was only around 10'000 ppl. Also, the "museum" was actually a train depot. The sound of the whistle was haunting.
I live in Two Rivers and drive past the Kahlenberg building every day. I didn’t realize they’re the ones who worked on the whistles until a month or so ago
It brought tears to my eyes hearing the whistles blow. That really is the voice of the ship. I speak for many Titanic lovers in that most of us have had to come to terms with the fact that most of the magnificent ship has been destroyed or is mangled beyond recognition. Hearing these whistles, however, is an opportunity for us die hards to experience a small part of the living ship again. P.S. Has the ship's bell been located?
I’m pretty sure that using compressed air instead of steam made it sound very different. There is footage of Olympic’s whistle and it’s extremely different.
That's true; both the pressure and the temperature of the steam would give the whistle a slightly deeper note, and, of course, much louder. Only with high pressure steam will you hear the true voice of Titanic. And maybe that's for the best.
I was lucky enough to be in the crowd in St. Paul when they blew the whistle. I was about 30 feet to the side of the whistle. It actually wasn’t very loud, since they used compressed air instead of steam, at a lower pressure than would normally be used in service. But it was still a magical experience to hear the voice of Titanic in person. They blew the whistle twice that day.
That would have been very cool to be there. I was actually thinking about the whistle. If it was loud. I would have blown the whistle at every couple seconds. Bit as you said. It wasn’t very loud. Then again steam would have been used at that time for the whistle. Still. Out in the open calm night. So silent other then the crowd. I would have kept blowing the whistle. Again. That must have been really awesome and the feeling.
a fellow in my area collected and restored several steam engines he brings them to show n shine car shows part of it are steam whistles they are not titanic but still pretty cool
@@Ferg13 It might sound strange, but I sensed a little bit of disappointment in the crowd after the first whistle blast. After the news stations hyped up how loud the whistle may sound, many came wearing hearing protection. So I think they didn’t get to fully enjoy the first blast, as they didn’t hear it very well. (I stubbornly refused hearing protection, so I heard it well.) For the second blast, most removed their hearing protection. If you watch the TH-cam video that shows both blasts, the crowd reaction to the second blast is much more enthusiastic.
Having said that, I now more fully appreciate the experience looking back than I did at the time. I figured that more events would eventually be organized for the whistle to be sounded, but it hasn’t come to be. So I’m grateful I got to witness the only public sounding of the whistle since its recovery.
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@@dawnedragonov3256 Close… it’s the John G. Munson, but I do have several Anderson videos on my channel 🙂
The sound of Titanic’s whistles gives me chills somehow, though part of me also be like “yayyyyy” when it’s blown😂
Same here, and also Olympic’s whistle too. There’s a video of a news reel of her blowing her whistle in New York harbor after her collision with the Nantucket and same as Titanic’s it’s really eerie
@@anthaleus3154 It was also the north of the US during winter. I'm sure that had something to do with it, but yeah, the storm did happen.
Hi from Australia, Sam. Hearing the Titanic's whistle brought a tear to my eye, such an emotional moment. Thanks so much, your channel is awesome !!
Yea it's weird but nice 😮
i wish he would cover more stories with a long video. there are so many missing ships that no one cares to look for anymore. SS Waratah disappeared on its 2nd voyage with all its hundred + passengers and has never been found
I’m from Australia too🥰
OMG DID YOU SURVIVE THE TITANIC, WHY DID YOU SAY ITS EMOTIONAL! I CANT BELIEVE YOUR A SURVIVOR, YOUR PROBABLY LIKE 120 or SMTH, YOUR 3 YEARS OFF TO THE WORLDS OLDEST PERSON WHICH WAS 123
@@CxldFireI’m sure all survivors are sadly dead.
The whistle made me cry because I went straight into thinking about the people who were at the pier saying goodbye to their loved ones. They heard that whistle as they departed. Only to never be seen again. 😢
Even if it's not the Titanic's voice of her prime, it's STILL her voice, decades and hardships later. Much as our own voice change over time and we're still us. Thank you for sharing this, Sam. It's very moving.
Hearing that whistle …is like listening to the Titanic speak. Very emotional hearing it. ❤😢
Awesome to hear Titanic's voice after being silent for so long. The fact they were able to be cleaned enough to work is a marvel. I wonder how many times since has her voice been heard? I would love to one day hear it live. Great video, as always. (Jan Griffiths).
These were made from bronze and therefore wouldn't be rusty just a little dirty. Bronze is copper and tin melted together. This doesn't have corrosive properties as steel or iron do. However it will get a little patina or a green tinge to it. This is more of a protective layer that can be removed and not leave pits unlike steel which has ferrous particles in it which do.
I remember watching the video of when they sounded the refurbished whistle in public. It’s amazing how huge the crowd was that showed up. Titanic is truly a cultural icon after over 100 years.
It's like hearing a ghost. With the time passing, the Titanic is becoming more of a story, a legend, a myth, a film from James Cameron. Having the whistles sound, it reminds you Titanic is real, people built it, sailed it and faced a disaster and tragedy and it still sits in the darkness on the bottom of the ocean.
The best fact I recall is that, as the original set of whistles was kinda damaged and they weren't able to blow it at full steam pressure, they made a replica of the whistles and blew them in a yard. I've tried to find a video of that event, to no avail. But in the end, is glorious to hear a faint sound from the original Titanic whistles.
I'm so glad you covered this story. I watched the full documentary on this and it was fascinating! So many people unfortunately complain about it not sounding loud enough or absolutely correct since they had to use low pressure air instead of high pressure steam. When you actually stop and really think about this project coming to fruition, it's absolutely amazing that these whistles were found 13,000 feet down in the ocean, were brought up and cleaned and tested, and actually were able to let the actual titanic speak. To me this is stunning!
When I first watched the video of the titanic whistle about a year ago, I actually cried. I don't know why i am so fascinated by this ship.
i actually started crying. we are SO lucky to have such an amazing and priceless piece of history, and what a lovely and proud voice she had. even if they didnt blast them at full power (and rightfully so!) its still incredible to think we're listening to her song, even though its only a hum. and i agree, i think its a beautiful way to honor the poor souls lost in her sinking. it keeps their memory alive, by solidifying the sounds they heard while on board and not letting them be lost to time. WONDERFUL video sam, thank you!!!! ❤❤❤
Hey Sam. Recent sub here. I'll tell ya when that whistle blew and I heard it I immediately teared up. It is like you said when you made reference to it connecting us to that past and those people on the ship who were he last ones to hear it. Such a rush of emotion. Keep up the excellent work!
I agree with you - definitely filled me with mixed emotions and it was like hearing a voice come back from the grave.
I've always loved the Titanic but this channel has sparked that flame once again and I must have watched 30+ in the recent days alone. The enthusiasm really makes all the facts sink in, no pun intended.
Same! I've been fascinated with the Titanic ever since my 5th grade class went to the Totanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 15 years ago.
It's insane to think that this thing was at the very depths of the ocean under extreme pressure for decades... then to be retrieved after all that time and blown once again. If that whistle had it's own mind, I'd bet it was thinking it'd never, ever, see daylight or blow ever again. A remarkable recovery for sure. Definitely sounds like an old ship whistle lol. It's awesome.
I've never heard thhe whistle blow in person but I have seen that footage a few times now. I've studied the Titanic from age 9 after watching "A night to Remember" with my mother for the first time and have always felt an odd connection to the ship and the tragic event. Hearing her actual voice makes me tear up every time as it really should be a voice lost to time. We are so lucky the effort was put in for us to experience this. This is a geat channel Sam, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all!
Absolutely agree with your last comments, Sam! My eyes watered hearing the whistle. It feels like history reaching out to the present, Titanic's voice in real time. Thank you for such a unique look at a part of the Titanic that is rarely discussed!
As a Titanic historian and rivet counter, when I heard the whistles for the first time, it sent a chill down my spine at how eerie the voice that sounded was. Like you said, it was like hearing a voice from the past or more accurately a cry from the past. I can only imagine what they would have sounded like if they had used steam instead of compressed air (I know it was for the protection of the whistles). I felt like you could feel the pain of the disaster in the sound emitted and that is where the chill came from for me. It was also one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard.
Hey Sam, I have 5 disasters that I would love you to cover.
1: The sinking of the MV Le Joola.
2: The sinking of the MV Sewol aka “Shitty Captain: Part 3.”
3: The sinking of the SS Andrea Doria.
4: The sinking of the SS Arctic.
5: And just for fun, a video covering the fictional SS Poseidon. In where you treat the events of The Poseidon Adventure as if it were real.
Shitty captain is accurate
Great video Sam, the whistle of the Titanic sounds awesome, even though they used composed air instead of steam to blow it on display.
They did so not to further compromise the integrity of the whistle. Sitting at the bottom of the ocean for a century, I don’t blame them for not taking a chance with them.
@@JonathanMoosey I don’t blame them either.
In the world of transportation whistles/horns are also used by trains to communicate information. If you live near a train crossing, notice the unique whistle/horn report that the engineer must give when passing through the crossing. Even in their day trolley car gongs/bells were meant to communicate information among the crew and the passengers.
Hearing the whistle gave me goosebumps... you're right, it's definitely an emotional experience when you think about all the history and the people that whistle represents.
That gave me goosebumps. All that time on the bottom of the Atlantic, only to be restored and sounded once again.
Thank you so much for doing all the Titanic videos; but this one was extra special.
Thank you for this. I was surprised that hearing the whistle moved me to tears.
Its almost difficult to process what im acually listening to. I never would have tought I'd ever get to hear Titanic's whistle blow. Like a ghostly voice from the past. Truly incredible.
And hey, 50/50 chance that that was the first time that specific whistle ever blew.
P.S. I bet it was much louder under the steam pressure of titanic than it was in the video.
I was hoping to find someone in the comments thinking about that 50/50 chance! I'd actually rewatched this video to be sure Sam said he didn't know which funnel this whistle came from and so, we don't know if it was a whistle that was actually hooked up to the steam or not.
Sam, I am so glad that modern technology allows us the priceless opportunity to hear what the TITANIC'S actual "voice" sounded like.
Just a little suggestion, could you maybe do a video on how the Titanic was painted back then I feel it's such an integral part of the beauty of the ship and have always wondered how they manged to do it.
I believe he has already done one!
He talks about the loading of coal, and WSL wanting to keep the ship looking clean
a lot of guys and a lot of brushing
Its crazy but tears came to my eyes for that sound of the great ship saying hi. From the past. You hear the whistle in the movies and so amazing. It would be even more special if smoke came out too. Thanks Sam for the great video.❤😂🎉
From one life long titanic fanatic to another I appreciate all your videos Sam. And congratulations on getting the silver play button, you deserve it broski
I felt a tear roll down my cheek.
Thank you for your amazing storytelling skills. I thought something had happened to the whistles with all the descriptions of the challenges faced. Then, when you showed the video, I was struck by this strange feeling. Very strange. Probably similar to the 100k people who were there in person.
It may be a signal from the past that they are passing through. The ship is passing through..
The first time I heard the Titanic's whistles after they retrieved one of the sets from the seafloor and restored them, I couldn't pinpoint the emotion I was feeling because it was such an overwhelming mix. I'm glad, though, that we were actually given the chance to hear them despite them obviously being "blown" at a much lower level.
WOWOW. Just got done watching this. I turned up my TV for the Whistle to get some of the moment. I even closed my eyes when they counted down to one. And that whistle. Titanic was talking. Only if we knew what that whistle knows. I wil never forget that sound. The base part of the whistle actually went right through my body. Unbelievable moment!!!
This is so cool to finally know about the sound of titanic great job Sam
I got tears/chills when hear that sound. Absolutely wow moment mixed with emotions about tragedy. In my head: "that sound people in 1912 was hearing when gets aboard on Titanic. They go in Titanic, they travel in USA and fate horrible destiny". Absolutely wow and mixed emotions. I love history and this was amazing
Mind blowing. It really is. It was actual sound from Titanic. He "produce" that sound in 1912 and people in 1999 (and 2023) can hear and listen. Insane... 111 years later we can hear actual sound from Titanic 🚢
I saw this footage a few months ago on TH-cam, and listening again was quite an emotional feeling. Voice of the past. Gave me goosebumps.
I just heard it for the very first time It's eerie It's almost like hearing a ghost.... It gave me chills.
Everytime I hear the whistles blow, I feel so sensitive and tears fall in my face
Thanks for telling the story of Titanic’s whistle
One signal I am familia 7 with is the Captain's Salute which is one long-short-short, used by ships passing under the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. The Bridge would also return the salute to the ships.
I really like this video. I will now share it so more people can discover your channel! 👍
You're the best!
Another fantastic video! I do have a suggestion for a topic (I don't think you've covered it already). We hear a lot about what First Class and Third Class was like, but what was Second Class like? What differences were there from the other two? I'd be really interested to see a video about that. 😊
I heard her whistle in St. Paul and even touched "the big piece" (wasn't supposed to) when the artifacts were there. I'd love to see if someone would make a new whistle to the same spec so they can sound them a full pressure and not have to worry about damaging a priceless relic
That would be awesome to see!
So you willfully contributed to the possible damage of the biggest piece ever recovered from the Titanic?? Imagine how many people just like you touch it despite the warning not to. They have those warnings for a reason. Really disrespectful and reckless 🙄
This sound is absolutely gorgeous !
Wow! That brought tears to my eyes! I can’t believe how emotional this was! Thank you Sam for all that you do for us!!
Heard this whistle blow at Union Station in Kansas City when the RMS Titanic exhibit came into town. Sent chills down my spine. Like hearing an EVP.
great video, i enjoyed hearing the whistles!
Very emotional to hear the whistle blow it was a truly amazing sound once again the titanic calls us and still captivates us of all ages still today .
Her whistle has such an eire sound to it. It's almost peaceful and bone chilling at the same time. I can only picture her in the final moments when they rung out their final voice.
As a person who loves the titanic since I was younger the first time I just heard the whistle I got major goosebumps.
I have a tear in my eye just from hearing her voice
I absolutely enjoy all your videos about the Titanic ❤❤❤
Cried right away upon hearing the whistle...
Imagine how cool it would've been for the whistle to be blown back in its place of origin in Belfast
Such an interesting story. I got chills the first time I heard the whistle. As you said it's like a voice from the past , it made the tragedy that much more tangible.
I love this video & especially I love listening to Titanic's whistle. To me, it was like a blast from the past, & also a tribute to the 1,500 people who died on the Titanic
I literally teared up listening to the whistle. As a amateur Titanic historian I Thank you.
It literally gave me chills and tear up a bit, it's incredibe to be able to listen to a voice of the past as you said it Sam.
Hope your doing well mili!
@@HistoricTravels thank you Sam, you too!
Hello from the Philippines, Sam. Thank you for the video and the opportunity to hear the Titanic's whistle. All I can say is WOW! Your channel is very educational and informative.
Hearing that gave me the chills
Hearing that whistle made me kind of tear up. It's incredible but also sad hearing that whistle. It almost makes you feel the same hope and pride the people onboard the ship likely felt as they were steaming towards new York.
another amazing historic travels video keep up the good work sam!!!!
Literally gave me goose bumps hearing that. Amazing and eerie all the same.
It’s so incredible !!!
I got very emotional hearing the whistle blow. To think that human ears haven't heard that sound since 1912. Gave me goosebumps
Well done. I would like to hear them blow the whistle(s) at least once a year. Think of it this way: it keeps the people’s voices alive. After all, it is the only ‘surviving’ voice. And will out-live all of us, with some care and maintenance. I do think their souls in heaven would approve! Great job. Cheers.
Wow. The best way to describe hearing that whistle is haunting. Almost like hearing the cries of everyone still on that ship…
Sam, this video has me all "steamed" up but it stilled "blew" me away. I'll go home now....
All kidding aside, it must have been something to see and hear the whistles again. This helps show that those that lost their lives that night are not forgotten.....
Not gonna lie, but when I first heard the whistle sound from your "What happened to Titanic's funnels" video, I broke down and started crying. I was always fascinated with the story of Titanic when I was younger and I never thought I would hear her real voice (yes I know that it was compressed air not steam, but I don't care. To me it's her real voice), the closest I thought I would hear it was from the 1997 movie.
What a beautiful sound ❤
I heard her voice, probably wasn't accurate since it was compressed air and not steam, but it was nice
Agreed, they would have sounded quite different with steam through them.
Hi from Yorkshire, UK. Love your videos a great way for me to learn about a piece of our two countries shared history, Thanks mate
It gave me goosebumps to hear the whistle, the voice of the Titanic :)
It's so amazing to hear the whistles, Sam. Regarding the salvaging of the artifacts. The issue I have they are doing it for profit on the souls lost...
A tear to my eye hearing Titanic's voice. If you watched the SS Normandy vid, same whistle blown on full steam, how Titanic would closely sounded like in her prime.
I’ve never been this early for a historic travels video thats awesome. Never though I’d be so fascinated and invested in a story about a whistle.
Thanks! Love your content Sam! Always extremely grateful for each upload. I do have a request. I know you enjoy deep diving into passengers of the Titanic. Would you research and make a video about Joseph Laroche (only black passenger of the Titanic- whom actually rode 2nd class with his French wife and children). His story is very unique and I think his story should be more known! -As always thank you for all you do!
this is incredible. It amazes me how many little details there are to any one thing.
I’m with you Sam. It’s so bazaar hearing the whistle. First time I heard it I was like “It’s like hearing a Ghost”
THANK YOU SAM....
I had no idea I needed to learn about the Titanic's whistles until I saw this. So cool, thanks Sam! The reference @ 4:15 is the Empress of Ireland, yes?
Thank you!! the story about the whistle is awesome, great video and photos!
Hey Sam,
We just wanted to say hello from Oklahoma! And Thank you for all the great content. My Family and I are planning on going to Pigeon Forge in October and we are going to check out the Titanic museum. We thought it would be a fun to learn more about Titanic before going. So this is how we found your channel, and my Family and I have all really enjoyed learning about all the different white star line ships and our kids now ask to watch a new video of yours every day. Thank you for all the great content and keep up the great work!!!
I know you've done so many videos talking about the movie but I would love to watch a movie commentary about it. I think it would be so interesting and fun to watch it with you
An important story involving ships whistles is the story of the explosion in Halifax Harbor in 1918. Very interesting story and thank you showing the video of them blowing the whistle!
I was there that day with my late wife Sara. The count of attendees was wrong though, it was only around 10'000 ppl. Also, the "museum" was actually a train depot. The sound of the whistle was haunting.
I live in Two Rivers and drive past the Kahlenberg building every day. I didn’t realize they’re the ones who worked on the whistles until a month or so ago
Your videos are very informative you explain in way people can understand keep up the good work
i dont know why i love ships horn like qm2 ship horn or the disney cruise ship horn
Hi from greece, Sam. Ive watched you as a kid and wow youve come a long way. Thanks for all the titanic knowledge! keep up the good work :)
The RMS Titanic Inc. folks should've asked the Pawn Star guys. I bet they have a buddy that specializes in early 20th century maritime whistles.
Funny comment to me, as I just started watching some of their episodes on TH-cam last night. Never saw them prior to that.
😆 They always have !
Hearing it is very emotional.
It brought tears to my eyes hearing the whistles blow. That really is the voice of the ship. I speak for many Titanic lovers in that most of us have had to come to terms with the fact that most of the magnificent ship has been destroyed or is mangled beyond recognition. Hearing these whistles, however, is an opportunity for us die hards to experience a small part of the living ship again.
P.S. Has the ship's bell been located?
yes, it's recovered. i'm not sure where it is currently
It's surreal yet haunting because of the fact the it's like a ghost from the abyss being able to talk yet again.
After seeing the video awhile back of the Titanic's whistle being blown I've been waiting for this in depth dive on the subject
It was seeing how everyone reacted to that part of the funnel video that inspired me to do this video.
What scale and brand is the titanic model you use?
I’m pretty sure that using compressed air instead of steam made it sound very different. There is footage of Olympic’s whistle and it’s extremely different.
That's true; both the pressure and the temperature of the steam would give the whistle a slightly deeper note, and, of course, much louder. Only with high pressure steam will you hear the true voice of Titanic. And maybe that's for the best.
Hey from Poland. Thanks for that channel Sam. You do absolutely amazing job 🤝
Great video as per usual! Keep up the great Titanic content. Best wishes from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧