RMS Titanic was believed to be 'unsinkable' after it sank in 1912, a claim perpetuated in media and culture. Historical evidence suggests that prior to its maiden voyage, Titanic was never publicly labeled as 'unsinkable'. Richard Howells argued that public perception changed after the tragedy, with many retrospectively viewing Titanic as unsinkable. Institutions like Royal Museums Greenwich support this claim, stating there was never an official description of Titanic as unsinkable before it set sail. This narrative emerged largely after the ship's ill-fated fate became widely known.
A day after the disaster, The New York Times proclaimed on its front page: 'Manager of [White Star] Line Insisted Titanic Was Unsinkable Even After She Had Gone Down'.
Richard Howells, lecturer in communications studies at Leeds University, claimed Titanic was 'never publicised as being an unsinkable ship' before it set off on April 10, 1912.
Royal Museums Greenwich states on its website: 'Titanic was never actually described as 'unsinkable'.
Wikipedia notes: 'Contrary to popular mythology, Titanic was never described as 'unsinkable' without qualification until after she sank.'
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