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Genuine film of the Titanic from March 1912

The only surviving film of Titanic in March 1912

British Pathe

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A newsreel released by Gaumont after the disaster, including the only known original film of the Titanic.

Gaumont Titanic Title 1
The first title misidentifies the following footage as being of the Titanic's departure from Belfast on 2 April. In fact the footage was shot in March 1912.
Gaumont Titanic Title 2
The Titanic is eased alongside the fitting-out basin, the temporary toilet structure with its basic drains can be seen hanging over the side of the bow.
Gaumont Titanic Title 2
The Titanic has been moored, smoke pours from the funnels and  shipyard workers alongside emphasise the vessel's giant scale

 

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Encyclopedia Titanica (2023) Genuine film of the Titanic from March 1912 (British Pathe, , ref: #22287, published 28 March 2023, generated 10th January 2025 09:58:35 PM); URL : https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/genuine-film-of-the-titanic.html