'On the afternoon of Tuesday June 22nd 2004, I was interviewed for Sky 1’s then upcoming documentary on author Robin Gardiner’s ‘switch’ – or ‘conspiracy’ – theory, which explored whether the Olympic and the Titanic were swapped as part of an insurance fraud. While the documentary first aired in September 2004, due to the nature of television documentaries much material from the various interviewees did not make the final version, and none of my own interview ended up being shown.

Prior to the interview, Richard Sanders of Sky TV had sent me a list of general and specific questions regarding my views on various aspects of the theory. In order to get my thoughts together for the interview, which was loosely based on the list of questions I had been sent, I made the following notes. Some of my answers are deliberately brief, although I followed them up more fully during the interview itself. They are presented here in the event that they are of interest to any readers, and as part of an effort to ensure that the material is not wasted. Prior to the interview, we enjoyed a very interesting and wide-ranging discussion, ranging from all things maritime, to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s 1966 World Cup football team, the fall of France in 1940, and the tragic present-day situation in Iraq.

For anyone interested in reading more about the theory itself, by far the best book that I can recommend is Bruce Beveridge and Steve Hall’s Olympic & Titanic: The Truth Behind The Conspiracy, which was published by Six Star Publishing on March 26th 2004. I consider myself honoured that I was able to offer some small assistance with the Olympic’s history. In my view, the photographic evidence presented in the book – as to the differences between the two ships – is overwhelming and proves once and for all that the two ships were not swapped, and that the ship that sank in the North Atlantic on April 15th 1912 was indeed the Titanic....'

S-Park wrote:
And y was the olympic brought into port 4 weeks before to have it's port hole configaration changed so it was exactly the same as the Titanic.

Jillian i will explain it. The Olympics back was broken and would only be worth a couple of thousand pouds for scrap iron.

THe Titanic was worth 5000 (if sunk)

So the theory goes like this. they would scuttle the olympic. Who's name had been changed and port hole config (suposadly.)

They would then get 5000 pounds insted of a mear 1500.

And why was the RMS california steaming full ahead to the middle of the North atlantic carrying no passengers. Only 300 woolen jumpers and blankets.

And why did the california stop suddenly in the middle of the north atlantic.

Also why was the olympic brought in for it's propellers to be changed on the same weekend as the Titanic was supposed to have hers fitted.

Well every ship has it's own unique serial number. Everything onboard was stamped with this. The Titanic was 401 and the olympic 400.

You see jillian i do not want to insult anyone i am just trying to explain my thoughts. As i said beforethe olympics back was broken due to the incident with the HMS hawk. the ship was "Dead" if you like. a good inspection would have wrote the Olympic off.

Oh and why was there a fire burning in Titanics coal bunkers during it's sea trials and not exstinguished.????????

and it's sea trials instead of taking a min of 2 days took only half a day.

…Please everyone dont take any of this as an insult to this great ship. I am mearly trying to understand and find out more about this great ship.

S-Park wrote:
MArk thank you for this i have taken on board all of your comments. As i said this is a theory. And a theory which will never be proved right or wrong.

Yes it is just a thoery. But there is evidence. The Olympic had "Popped" many of her rivets due to the velocity at which the Hawk hit.

You have to admit though there is alot of evidence for and against this argument. And if possible i would like to be able to talk more on this subject with you.

This MArk is an official trial a one that if shortcut. Could ultimatly end in the death of people and or the "firing" if you like of the inspectors.

PLease dont think this is me being how can i put it "Dumb" but these are theories i have only recently heard myself!

And mark as i said there are to many excuses for all these coinsidences.!!!!!!

I personally think it is the Titanic down there, I just want to know more about this beautiful ship.

Please forgive any erros as i type far too fast and then forget to prove read.