The absolute pull of the sun 's gravity is far greater than the pull of the moon A study by astronomers says the moon 's position may have had a role in Titanic sinking . Mary Urry : An unusual lineup of the Earth , sun , moon in January 1912 would have boosted Titanic . She says higher tides could have floated icebergs into the route of the Titanic . Urry : If theory is true , there should be evidence of extreme high tide .
A study by astronomers says the moon 's position may have had a role in Titanic sinking . Mary Urry : An unusual lineup of the Earth , sun , moon in January 1912 would have boosted Titanic . She says higher tides could have floated icebergs into the route of the Titanic . Urry : If theory is true , there should be evidence of extreme high tide .