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Old 20th May 2013 | 09:08
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SIUYA
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Interesting comparison with the Titanic CJ...

Because, the Titanic:

1. had a double bottom and was built to remain afloat if as many of 4 of its watertight compartments were flooded - but after the collision, 5 flooded.

2. didn't have enough lifeboats to carry everyone onboard.

3. had some lifeboats that couldn't be used due to the way the ship was sinking.

4. was given 6 messages to warn it of its approach to the ice field, but all were disregarded.

And the reason why the Captain chose the more northerly course sailed and maintained high speed, was allegedly because he'd been invited to set a speed record for its maiden journey between Southampton and NY in order to increase the profit of the investors.

In other words, schedule ahead of safety.

Sounds depressingly familiar with what's being reported on this thread, doesn't it?
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