Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

Unskilled Boaters

Sadly, the crew was not properly trained when it came to the lifeboats. As a whole, they practiced one drill. During that time, many of the crew members realized that they didn't even know what they were supposed to be doing. Even if the ship did have 64 boats, many people doubt that they would have been successfully launched.

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The More You Know

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