10 Crazy Predictions That Actually Came True

The Titanic’s Demise Foreseen by Morgan Robertson

In 1898, author Morgan Robertson penned a novella titled “Futility,” which eerily described the sinking of a grand, unsinkable ship named the Titan after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Fast forward 14 years to 1912, and the RMS Titanic met a similar fate, tragically sinking under circumstances almost identical to those in Robertson’s tale. The eerie similarities between the Titan and the Titanic, down to the ship’s name and details of the disaster, leave little room for doubt about the author’s prophetic foresight.

Robertson’s novella was intended as a work of fiction, yet its accuracy in predicting the Titanic disaster raises questions about whether it was pure coincidence or something more profound. The uncanny resemblance in both the ships’ design, their catastrophic collisions with icebergs, and the tragic loss of lives showcase an almost supernatural level of prediction. The Titanic tragedy led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, ensuring that such a disaster does not recur. Robertson’s work serves as a sobering reminder of the unforeseen dangers that can accompany technological advancements and human hubris.