Titanic's Whistle Blowing, St Paul, MN Union Depot, Feb. 1999 

Little did they know we would soon come up with RU-vid where this whistle would forever continue blowing and Titanic's voice would never be silenced.

Makes you break out in chill bumps. After 74 years at the bottom of the sea Titanic's "voice" is heard once again.

Even after 87 years, most of that time being spent on the seafloor, RMS Titanic's whistles still sound great!

This is by far one of the most haunting sounds I have ever heard...

After 87 years, the world got to hear Titanic's voice again.

The reason why the whistles sound different is because they were blown with air. They were meant to be blown with steam, but were blown with air for fear of damaging them permanently.

Funnels are her breathing Engine is her heart Whistle is her voice Propellers are her legs But most importantly the passengers are her family…

It's freaky to think that the previous time these whistles saw fireworks and people screaming was in mid April, 1912... under *very* different circumstances.

In 1912 the whistle witnessed a crowd people panicking, and distress flares being sent into the air. In 1999 the whistle witnessed a crowd people cheering, and celebratory flares sent into the air. Just 87 years apart and the circumstances involving people and flares changed.

OMG I'm crying just by watching these 106 years old whistles blowing

My daughter in law and I were there that day. We stood for hrs. in the crowd in freezing below 0 cold waiting for that whistle to blow. They were not sure they would work because they had not tried them yet so they would not damage anything in case. When that whistle blew I think all of us had shivers (not from the cold) and cried. It was the most moving thing I had ever experienced on that day and shared it with my daughter in law. The sound went right thru us. An historic moment in our lives for sure. We clapped in memory of all those lost not in happiness.

just found this in 2023... holy shit the goosebumps and teary eyes it's an honour to hear titanics voice again after 111 years and to think that people heard this on the night of the sinking is haunting like a scream for help but no one came in time..

I was there that day. Amazing and sad at the same time

It’s so nice to hear her voice! I just wished they would have done this in New York City as a way for her “arrival” after decades she has reach her destination. It would have been so extremely emotional to hear her whistle there.

Too add, there were family members of Titanic survivors. Their ancestors. Also dignitaries. People were crowding windows in office and factory buildings in the area around the depot. Crowded for blocks around and we were just yards from the whistle.

Titanic is calling out to us again saying that it’s still in are hearts

Whoa.... what a mournful sound.... amazing to see the voice of the ship preserved to sing once more

Titanics long lost voice cries out from the depths !

My body was all covered in chills after hearing this. Whether one shows interest in Titanic or, they still can't deny how impactful the sinking really was. Even I never really understood Titanic's impact until I heard the whistle and the moment I did, my heart sank because I realized that by calling the Titanic overrated, I was disrespecting all the people who died onboard. This whistle served as the voices of the dead and allowed them to finally be heard by the society of today. In other words, it was like a lost generation connecting with the world we live in today.

I was there to hear the whistle too. I was six so I don’t remember it too vividly, but one thing that really stuck with me is something my older brother - who has special needs and a deep passion for the Titanic - did and said. He cried when he heard the whistle..while folding his hands, and looking at the sky he said “The last time this whistle was used, over 1,500 people died.” When I think back on that and truly think about his words, this moment was indeed something that shouldn’t have been received with many cheers and yelling..because he’s right, 1,500 people died when this was lasted used, this should have been more of a time of remembrance and reflection, than cheers and joy.

I was lucky enough to be there that day. Even after all these years, it still gives me chills. ♥

It's so haunting, but its amazing that this horn got to be used once more

they should rebuild the ships whistles and sound them with a constant flow of steam then you'll have the true living voice of the ship

Outstanding! Titanics Whistle hasn't been heard since her maiden voyage.

The Queen of the Ocean has spoken

One of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard.

Wow! That sends chills down my spine. Just think, that whistle was blown while she was sinking, as they tried to release steam

The voice of a great ship.

This brings a tear to my eye hearing Titanic's voice I will always remember all those who died that night on April 15th 1912

Just saw this video for the first time on the 109th anniversary of the sinking. The sound of the whistle gave me chills. I actually teared up a little bit. Such a wonderful moment!

Why am I crying this hard?

I hauled that whistle with the other Titanic artifacts to Union Station on the evening of Dec. 18th 1998. Still have a copy of the BOL!

Thanks for posting this. It is remarkable that her voice can still be heard. I remember reading about how when the whistles were recovered, the middle one sparkled in the sunlight like it was waiting to be found so that it could do what it was designed to do once more. There are many perspectives on whether this occasion should have been joyous or solemn. I can only say that I know of one family who lost a relative on that ship and they felt joyous. They weren’t there, obviously, to observe the send off of the maiden voyage, but letters indicate that there was such excitement surrounding it that this moment in MN felt that it must have been similar. She was a beautiful ship, magnificent to look upon, if her voice can still be heard after all this time, then her spirit remains unsinkable.

Her voice, so majestic

I'm sure there was a lot of people from the UK wondering why this was happening in America

Could you imagine if they had used it as designed, with steam and at full pressure. It would have blown off a toupee at 3 miles. These people would be deafened. Listen to the actual sound of the Olympic's whistle on You Tube. Amazing!

Rest in peace Titanic and all those that died on board and survivors that have since passed.

I was there. Friends gave us tickets and we live less than 10 miles away. The exhibit was amazing. There was a long line into the lady's room so mothers were bringing their daughters into the men's room while covering their eyes because they couldn't wait any longer. There were so many people. The Titanic sank the day before my grandfather's 11th birthday and I was present to hear Titanic’s voice again 87 years later and 10 years after my grandfather passed away.

Was there in the front row.100,000 people behind me. They expected 2000. It was awesome.

I can't understand or put into words why I tear up hearing her whistle and then the crowd cheering.

I was there that day. I realized the last people who heard the whistle were those who abandoned ship or were about to drown. I burst into tears. Very moving and haunting.

After everything she's still here with us

I have listened to this over and over and it still makes my eyes water up 🥺

Every few months I come back to this video. Gives me chills every time.

This video never fails to make me cry

Hauntingly beautiful 🥲

Thanks for posting this! I was there that day, standing on the right side of the whistles, about 30 feet away. It's nice to hear them again via this video recording.

Oh that made my hair stand up on the back of my neck! Beautiful

Despite the arguments over salvage...I'm SO incredibly happy Titanic's whistles were found and preserved; the wreck is 110 years old now, who knows when the ship will completely deteriorate away; maybe in my lifetime, maybe the next, who knows? The fact that the ship's voice can still be heard TODAY and in the future is so important.

I'm sure the kids there are like *Claps violently* "WHAT AM I CLAPPING FOR!?"

Never thought that sound would ever be heard. It means so much...the joy of her triumph.. the devastation of her loss along with so many souls

Still sound beautiful! Wish they could have ran them on steam instead of air, but this works!

💜 Thank you for this.

It is beautiful to see everyone commenting about the Titanic like she's not just a ship, an object, but a person. At the time, she symbolized human supremacy. Humans are capable of everything. If they are not capable of doing something today, they will be able to in the future. Humans created a Queen of the ocean. She was such a beautiful ship. She still is today on her seabed. She had a huge impact when she sank and revolutionized the world of navigation by installing better rules and precautions. Her death was not in vain. She's still so important today. It is beautiful to see people still remembering her and being interested in her. She symbolizes dreams, hopes, ambitions but also death, ice, pain and suffering. Life. To hear her whistles again symbolizes rebirth.

Almost made me cry! Such a beautiful yet haunting sound. 😢

Absolutely amazing.

Brings a tear to my eye! So amazing!

Absolutely amazing!!!

At this ceremony, they used air instead of steam and with less pressure to make sure it didn't break because of how old it was and how long it had stayed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. So pretty much, if you intensify this sound (aka make it sound like it's using more pressure) then that's probably what it sounded like.

110 years later and she still sounds as gorgeous as she used to be.

Close your eyes and imagine the titanic infront of you with the titanic whistle going off it makes it even more special

The steam whistles are in a sense the voice of the Titanic .

So it was taken off the real ship

It’s so beautiful to hear her even though it also brings up the sadness of what happened and I know these people are cheering because they got to hear her for the first time but again it’s kind of sad at the same time

The voice of the legend

This is a tear jerker man, as a Titanic Historian this hits u hard

I can just imagine titanic with this sound

So eerie but yet amazing!

For some reason, I find this video rather solemn. It's am impressive sound that truly brings her back to life.

Yes, that does sound like an ocean liner whistle. I'm so glad these were salvaged and can be operated.

Something about the crowd cheering really drives it home to me. They finally made it.

Beautiful and yet so sad.

Simply amazing

It gives me the chills it’s like removing vocal cords from a dead person and repairing the vocal cords so you can here there voice when they cried for help this really scared me.

It’s really interesting hearing the whistle of the liner you know so freaking well. It’s unexpected

Beautiful and eerie

That is so hauntingly beautiful.

Imagine the survivors of the titanic hearing the whistle again

The most incredible experience I have had. I have always been interested in the Titanic and the sinking. I went to see A Night To Remember when it was shown in Radio City Music Hall, N.Y.C.. I was a young girl and will never forget the movie. The Theatre was packed and you could hear crying as the Titanic sank the sound of it going down was very palpable. Remember this was before surround sound and enhanced effects of today. It was a black and white movie also. Not all of the information of the sinking was accurate as today thru research and finding the wreck determined what happened. Still was heart rending to see. Never will forget it.

Gave me chills all over my body. Goosebumps up my arms

I was only just born when this happened (assuming this takes place on the 18th or after), but I'm glad it was documented for me to see and fully understand the impact 19 years later.

Incredible to hear this as it would have sounded when the Titanic left Southampton.

amazing to hear this

The sound was so strong that the whole house was shaking. That whistle is the best sounding one iv'e ever heard!

The voice of the Titanic lives on!

This brought tears to my eyes

The first time I heard it, I felt Titanic's presence in the room. It was cool

It sits on the ocean floor for 80 years and still works, while here I am at 33 having trouble putting my shoes on.

That was emotional

Excellent to hear them. They sound nothing like the would really have sounded thought using steam and at full pressure. Still, this is an incredible event. I watched them being tested on youtube and shed a tear when I heard them first.

I was at this exhibit when I was a kid, I remember seeing a big piece of the hull sitting in a pool of water so the rust wouldn't destroy the artifact. 🤍

Love it!

I got chills from this

Man. Goosebumps.

goose bumps every time i hear ir

Titanic was a steam ship. Steam powered the engines, it drove the generators that made electricity and it was also pumped through the whistles so these are steam whistles. Here they were fed with low-pressure compressed air to avoid damaging them. If you knew what an air horn looked like, you would know the difference.

Just gave me the chills.

I love this everytime I hear it!!:)))

that is the best whistle ever.

While these whistles were from the Titanic, the sound we just heard was not her true voice. The real tone would have been lower, probably about an octave lower, as the whistles here were blown with compressed air, but in her service life, they were blown with steam.