2. Bad Luck Comes in Threes
Departing Southampton Harbour, a nail-biting near miss almost derails the maiden voyage.
Titanic is cleared for departure, but no one tells the inspector that a fire is raging in one of the coal bunkers. Extra lifeboats are proposed then rejected, as the first and only lifeboat drill takes place. White Star boss J. Bruce Ismay makes himself at home in his deluxe suite, as Titanic鈥檚 first-class facilities are unveiled in all their glory. And on the way out of Southampton Harbour there鈥檚 a nail-biting near miss. One that almost scuppers the maiden voyage before it鈥檚 begun鈥�
A Noiser podcast production.
Narrated by Paul McGann.
Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, Julian Fellowes, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Susie Millar.
Written by Duncan Barrett | Produced by Miriam Baines and Duncan Barrett | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by Miri Latham | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines and Dorry Macaulay | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann | Nautical consultant: Aaron Todd.
