[Partisan Gunslinger]

That is one of the most risible and thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories I have come across.

Debunked? How so?

[NRx]

It is a kooky conspiracy, one of many. Others blame the Federal Reserve, the Jews, the Illuminati, the Jesuits etc. A very quick look on Google produces no shortage of articles and videos debunking this idiocy. Here are just a few off the first page of hits...

http://commonsenseconspiracy.com/2012/04/a-common-sense-look-at-the-most-popular-titanic-conspiracy-theories-tax-day-and-the-federal-reserve-in-the-spotlight/

http://www.williammurdoch.net/articles_34_Titanic_switch_theory_01.html

http://www.markchirnside.co.uk/pdfs/Conspiracy_Dissertation.pdf

https://illuminutti.com/category/titanic/