Posted by Norm Olsen on September 29, 2000 at 14:54:07:
In reference to C.J.Reynolds inquiry about the Olympic using one of the Titanic's propellers to be returned to service quickly, there is reference to this in an article in the Docking Bridge titled Olympic and Titanic Reunion. The item in question is between figures 2 and 3. The author doesn't make this fact, just brings up the possibility. But if one of Titanic's propellers went on the Titanic, wouldn't a new one have to be made for the Titanc, thus keeping her longer in the fitting out dock? Also there is nothing mentioned of a conspiracy theory, its just putting on a propeller most available to get the Olympic back in service as quickly as possible. After all, White Star must have been losing money on this deal with Olympic in the fitting out dock instead of in service. If this actually took place we probably will never know. Norm