Why Did the Titanic Sink?
It wasn’t just the iceberg
Manmade disasters are a cruel reminder of how incompetent we are. Despite our considerable intelligence, human arrogance can lead to fatal consequences.
The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most well-known disasters in history. We all know the rough parameters of the tale, but the infamous iceberg wasn’t the only reason the ship sank. In fact, when you look at the details, this tragic event could easily have been avoided.
The Unsinkable Ship
The maiden voyage of the Titanic received plenty of media attention. Large crowds gathered to watch “the unsinkable ship” depart from Southampton on the 10th of April 1912.
The Titanic was like a floating palace, at least for the first-class passengers. There were expensive restaurants, posh lounges, luxurious bedrooms, four elevators, a gym, a swimming pool, and squash courts for those who fancied some competitive sport. To the outside eye, it was like something out of a dream.
But this heavenly vessel had a serious issue on the very first day of her maiden voyage. A fire had started down in one of the…
