Question Most survivors couldn't hear or feel the collision with iceberg. Why is that?

[Cam Houseman]

I've read a few accounts, and each one of them stated that there was "no sound" or "just a light sound". Honestly, I'm confused. Why would the ripping of the hull by massive knives of ice not be heard or felt?

the farther away from the impact zone, the less noise they heard

 

[Auden G Minor]

I've read a few accounts, and each one of them stated that there was "no sound" or "just a light sound". Honestly, I'm confused. Why would the ripping of the hull by massive knives of ice not be heard or felt?

The damage to the ship happened on the lowest possible level. First class and second class were higher that third class that probably heard the impact and went onto the poop deck.

 

[Cam Houseman]

The damage to the ship happened on the lowest possible level. First class and second class were higher that third class that probably heard the impact and went onto the poop deck.

yes, the farther away, the less they felt. Some didn't feel it at all.