Telling the difference: Olympic vs. Titanic
As the 108th anniversary of the Titanic sinking is happening now, I thought it would be helpful to show the difference between the two sisters, as people post pictures they claim are Titanic. (Please note this post pertains to visual differences when looking at photographs. I could get into the nitty gritty about specs and decor and etc, but we would be here all day.)
A Deck Promenade:
(There has been further debate as to the Bruce Ismay fact/myth above.. but the basic information above still applies).
The Bridge:
Olympic's(left) bridge wing caps were even with the side of the ship. Titanic's (right) bridge wing caps were extended just a little beyond the side for better view. Olympic's bridge wings would later be extended during her refit that followed Titanic's sinking. (link)
Another angle, pictured here, shows also the window shape, round on the Titanic (right) and square on Olympic (left). Also notable is the vent placement.
Lifeboats (post Titanic):
Obviously, the rules for the required number of lifeboats changed after the Titanic’s fateful voyage. It quite easy to tell then, by the increased number of lifeboats, that a picture of the Olympic is post-sinking. Please see the below image.
