The best evidence of Titanic's antifouling paint color is the sample on the propeller blade. Conclusion The article presents a logical case for the color of Titanic's antifouling paint based on available evidence. It challenges critics' positions and aims to provide a close approximation of the paint color used in 1912.
T itanic's colors as listed on this site have been determined over time based on archival descriptions, period advertisements, and historians' recommendations. This page displays on-line color samples for all of Titanic's colors, along with model paint recommendations. While there is not a general consensus among modelers for all the paints listed, if a color is in general use within the.
Introduction In research regarding the color of Titanic's antifouling paint, there has been confusion when trying to interpret the photos taken of the Olympic class ships by Harland and Wolf photographer Robert Welch. In this article these photos will be analyzed in light of the painting specifications found in the Britannic Specification Book. The antifouling - what color? The antifouling - what color? Written by Radi Stanislav 4/27/2025 Revised 4/29/2025 The antifouling paint of Titanic (and her sisters, for that matter) has recently been subject to much debate.
Its composition is generally agreed to be a mixture patented by the company Mesers Suter, Hartmann and Rahtjen. Separation Line Between Titanic's Hull Black Paint and Antifouling Paint By Bob Read, D.M.D. Introduction The purpose of this article is to.
The antifouling paint commonly depicted is too red, too brown and too dark. Based on the original builder's model and the paint remnants onb the wreck, the color is of a more pinkish hue. it's even prevalent on some of the more recent renditions of Titanic and her sister.
This revised article has sought to introduce new evidence to the Titanic antifouling paint color discussion. Additionally, it has sought to answer critics' questions and to challenge their positions by asking logical questions. I've been trying to decide how to go about finding a suitable anti-fouling color to paint on my Minicraft.
I know, it is somewhat of a guessing-game, but the final choice is still difficult. The TRMA makes 4 suggestions; the Floquil ATSF Mineral Brown has been discontinued, the Rustoleum 1967 doesn't seem to be available anymore by that #, and the Ravell and 4th choices are only sold in. Rather, the corrosion-inhibiting "antifouling" paint, generally used below the waterline on ships, would be meant to preserve the wreck in its current state for as long as possible.
The color.