Many people have heard of the tragedy of the Titanic. I was pretty much right there, experiencing the life and death of the passengers. Let me explain.
I found myself on the dock where the Titanic was waiting for passengers to board. It was part of a museum display, and it was like traveling back in time to 1912 because we were each handed an identity card. I wasn’t a museum visitor anymore. I was a Titanic passenger, and the card told me my name and who I was. I was a famous actress traveling in first class. And by the end of my journey, I would find out if I survived.
I could feel myself transported back in time when I walked into the famous room with the staircase and clock. I saw menus that described what I ate as a first-class passenger, and I walked through some of the rooms on the historical ship.
Then, near the end of my journey, I touched a piece of ice that was at the same temperature as on that fateful night when the ship sank.
In one display room, I read letters written by people who had traveled on the ship (and sent mail before that night). Some people weren’t even supposed to be on that ship but circumstances put them there. Sometimes, one small decision can have severe consequences.
Finally, at the end of our tour, we disembarked from the ship. Along one wall, we saw a list of the names of all the passengers. I eagerly scanned the names until I found mine. I was alive! Then I searched for my friend’s name. He was a rich businessman, also traveling in first class. He didn’t make it. It was chilling to think this was once a real person. I felt sad that we had both boarded the ship and only I had made it.
I reminded myself it was just a museum exhibit, but it truly had brought that moment in history alive.
Vanya Wryter Consulting Services 
What an impactful museum exhibit. I wonder what it would be like to display other momentous times in history this way? Would it create more understanding and empathy? So many times we read about historical events and can’t imagine what the people back then went through.
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Yes, I think this time of immersive experience is a wonderful way to bring history to life. Reading about historical events is just not the same.
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Can you say where this museum is? I had just remarked to a friend that I felt like I was just “rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic”; and she had never heard that expression and didn’t know what I meant.
[Strange coincidence.] Great write up!
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I haven’t heard of that expression, but it makes sense to me!
It was an exhibit at the Royal BC Museum several years ago.
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Very well expressed your emotions. Nice write up.
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Thanks for reading!
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Yeah. love it! I had occasion to mention to a “friend” about “rearranging the deck chairs” … she had NO IDEA what I was talking about. Alright! I am, close to being, overwhelmed.
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That’s so similar to a wakefulness dream or past life regression experience. I think it’s helpful to ponder what the experience taught you that you can use in this life, Now.
Beautiful!
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Yes, it is similar to a dream. It was a while ago when I went to the museum. Having me view the experience as an actual passenger was what really made the strongest impact.
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I would rate it 9.7/10.
Your way of writing is amazing; I feel connected. Keep it up! You provide us with a unique sensory experience. Would you mind commenting on my writings, please? I like how you expressed yourself; even the title is engaging.
thank you for a ride in titanic
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Thanks for your feedback and comments!
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Yea, for a moment, I thought Vanya was really there, in those historical moments!
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Thanks!
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