Not so historical
The first officer of the RMS Titanic, real-life Officer William Murdoch, was harmed by this specific historical error. In the film, he is shown shooting multiple passengers while under a lot of stress before killing himself. He died a hero, giving up his life jacket and eventually drowning, yet there is no historical evidence to suggest he did either of these things. After criticism, a representative from 20th Century Fox visited Murdoch’s family to express regret for his unfavorable portrayal.
Not So Historical
The capstan that went soft
For a movie this size, Cameron employed a lot of real effects, and he ensured that the majority of the close-up shots would remain strong throughout time (as opposed to CGI that ages). However, upon closer inspection, it resulted in a few quite apparent problems. For instance, they replicated a capstan, a rotating cylinder used to wind ropes, using props. One of these enormous objects hits a passenger once when he tumbles to the bottom of the deck. However, the capstan bowed, revealing its rubber construction.
The Capstan That Went Soft
