Why the Titanic?

The disaster was avoidable.

  • The Titanic received multiple iceberg warnings but continued steaming full speed ahead—reckless given the conditions.
  • A glassy sea and moonless night made spotting ice difficult especially given the lookouts lacked binoculars (locked up and the key left behind in England!)
  • The engines were reversed degrading the ship's ability to turn—potentially causing additional critical damage.

Engineering flaws and the icy North Atlantic did the rest.

How disaster became tragedy.

The Titanic carried just 20 lifeboats with room for barely half of the 2200+ souls on board. The poorly-trained crew’s botched evacuation led to only 18 lifeboats being launched—many half full.

Only 706 of the passengers and crew were saved.

The moral of the story.

Preparation is crucial, but reacting effectively when disaster strikes can make the difference.

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Titanic illustration“Sinking of the Titanic” by Willy Stoewer. This famous painting captures the tragic consequences of poor planning and an inept response.