Over a century after the Titanic’s tragic sinking, some believe the ship that went down wasn’t the Titanic at all — but its nearly identical sister ship, the RMS Olympic.
According to this conspiracy theory, the White Star Line, facing financial troubles after the Olympic was damaged in a prior collision, allegedly swapped the ships. The idea? Sail the crippled Olympic under the Titanic’s name, then deliberately sink it in an elaborate insurance scam.
Supporters of the theory point to inconsistencies in ship design, survivor testimonies, and alleged cover-ups. For example, they highlight differences in porthole placement and interior details, claiming these don’t match official Titanic blueprints.
Skeptics argue there’s no solid evidence — only coincidences and speculation. After all, pulling off a switch of this scale would require secrecy among hundreds of workers and crew.
Still, the theory persists, adding a layer of mystery to one of history’s most well-known maritime disasters. Truth or myth? You decide.