How to survive the Titanic disaster, according to an Oscar winner | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLouis ChiltonFriday 02 January 2026 07:33 GMTTitanic- trailerFilmmaker James Cameron shared his hypothetical strategy for surviving the 1912 Titanic sinking.He envisioned a scenario where a time traveller is unexpectedly stuck on the ship and must escape.Cameron, who won an Oscar for his 1997 retelling of the disaster, suggested that the best approach would be to jump into the water early, next to a lifeboat as it is being launched.He reasoned that passengers and officers would likely pull someone aboard rather than let them drown while the Titanic was still visible.Cameron specifically identified 'Boat four' as a suitable lifeboat for this survival tactic.In fullJames Cameron describes strategy for surviving the Titanic disasterThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in