Historical Inaccuracies to historical characters in the last two Titanic films

[George Behe]

Alma told me about the one where you're reclining provocatively on that bearskin rug while eating a big plate of spaghetti....

 

[Wesley Burton]

I wish the 1997 film was more historicaly accurate. But, the sets were near perfect in all cases. Except when Andrews gives Rose directions to find Jack. I looked at the blueprints and this crewmans passage did not exist.
I cant picture Murdoch shooting passengers. He probobly felt bad enough for being responsible for the collision. I think it is possible he shot himself. The only other candidate I can think of is Smith.

 

[Michael H. Standart]

Well, actually, it did exist, but it just wasn't where the scriptwriter placed it. Go to the E-Deck Plans to see the passage known as Scotland Road. You'll notice also that the Master-At-Arms shack is up forward along the centreline just across from the hatch for a cargo hold.

 

[Wesley Burton]

Yes I figured they meant that area. But The corridor was wider in real life. And while Rose is trying to save Jack, she goes upstairs and gets the axe. But on D-deck above that area there was only the dining saloon and reception area. Not what appears to be a third class area.

 

[David F. Smith]

True, Cameron built the lower deck sets to fit his filming needs. This was to keep the action flowing. E-decks Scotland road was shared by the crew and steerage passengers so there were stairways along it that led to a maze of steerage passenger compartments. Despite being not 100% accurate it does convey the fact that it could get real confusing down there. Having the Master at Arms office at an inside room would not be as dramatic without seeing the water creeping up that porthole window.

 

[Maria Fernandez]

Thats True David, it was quite effective seeing the water "creeping" up