Will A Sinking Ship Really Suck You Down With It? DEBUNKED

Did the Titanic really create a deadly suction as it sank? 🌊🚢 | Visit today’s sponsor strawberry.me/Debunked to start coaching with a $50 credit.
In this episode of Debunked, Stu dives into the science of sinking ships, exploring the physics of buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, vortex formation, and aerated water to investigate what really happens in the chaos of a maritime disaster. 🚢💨

We revisit chilling survivor accounts from the Titanic, break down common misconceptions about suction, and explain whether it’s actually safe to float above a sinking wreck. (Spoiler: it's not as straightforward as you think.)

🔍 Featuring:

The truth behind the Titanic suction myth

What Archimedes' Principle tells us about why ships float—and sink

The surprising role of air bubbles and currents in survivability

Real-life experiments from sewage tanks to simulate aerated water effects

Survivor testimony vs. scientific analysis

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CREDITS:
Stu K - Researcher / Writer | Illustrator | Producer | Presenter | Editor
Mark W - Researcher | Writer
Ross W - Illustrator | Editor | Animator
Pau S - Illustrator | Editor | Animator
Robin M - Guest VO

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