Imagine being on the Titanic as it was sinking—survivors described it as both surreal and terrifying. They saw chaos all around them, with people rushing to lifeboats and the ship tilting at a crazy angle. The night was freezing cold, and the only light came from the stars and the ship’s flares. Some survivors recalled hearing the ship’s band playing music, trying to calm everyone down. As the Titanic broke apart and started sinking into the dark ocean, many saw the huge stern rise up before disappearing underwater. It was a haunting scene, like something from a nightmare.