A chilling new feature awaits visitors at the Titanic Museum in Tennessee. The museum, a half-scale replica of the ill-fated ship, has introduced an interactive experience that allows guests to feel the freezing water that Titanic passengers endured. A video of visitors plunging their hands into water chilled to -2 degrees C, the same temperature as the Atlantic Ocean when the Titanic sank, has gone viral.
The interactive experience has captivated the internet, with many sharing their reactions to the bone-chilling cold. The museum, which houses over 400 authentic Titanic artefacts, offers a deeply immersive glimpse into the ship's history. The video, showcasing visitors' reactions to the icy water, serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by Titanic passengers on that fateful night.
Beyond the interactive water experience, the museum offers a variety of other exhibits and activities. Visitors can explore the ship's grand staircase, see replicas of the first-class cabins, and even experience a simulated iceberg collision. The museum's educational and immersive exhibits have made it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and families alike.
The video of visitors experiencing the freezing water has not only gone viral but has also sparked conversations about the human cost of the Titanic disaster. It serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of those who were affected by the tragedy.
Watch the video here:
Since being posted, the video has gathered over 2 million views on X.
Commenting on the video, a user wrote, "They were around icebergs. I'm guessing it would have been freezing."
"Wow,I feel really bad for those people what they had to suffer before they died or were rescued," another user commented.
"OH MY GOD I WENT THERE !!! I DID THIS!!! I kept my hand under for a little under 30 seconds. the water is so cold you don't even recognize the coldness until a few in, it's a lil shock to the body," the third user shared.