Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

"The Wreck of the Titan" by Morgan Robertson

This common "conspiracy" theory may be true. Fourteen years before the Titanic set sail, author Morgan Robertson wrote a novel titled The Wreck of the Titan: Or, Futility. Robertson wrote about the "world's largest ship" and how it struck an iceberg and sank. Some said that Robertson had "clairvoyance" while Robertson said he just knew ships really well. 

What does "RMS" Mean?

All British ships had the letters "RMS" in front of the ship's name. This stands for "Royal Mail Ship" which are known to be the fastest and most reliable ships contracted by the British government to carry mail. It was a very powerful signature.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.