Timewatch - S18E06: Before the Titanic

Name: Before the Titanic
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1999-05-29
Duration: 1 h

May 29, 1999DocumentarySeason 18, Episode 6

In 1909 the passenger liners Florida - carrying Italian immigrants to New York - and Republic - carrying American tourists to Europe - collided on a freezing north Atlantic night. The lives of over 1,500 passengers and crew were held in the balance as the ships became dependent on a new technology - the wireless. What happened played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the Titanic tragedy three years later.

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Timewatch S18E06 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "Before the Titanic" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1999-05-29, this episode is part of Season 18 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In 1909 the passenger liners Florida - carrying Italian immigrants to New York - and Republic - carrying American tourists to Europe - collided on a freezing north Atlantic night. The lives of over 1,500 passengers and crew were held in the balance a...