Key to the Titanic disaster

Von Tonner · 08-29-07, 07:51 AM

I must admit I find this a little far fetched. Surely if the binocs in the crows nest were locked away and the look-out had no key one would then simply smash it open with a fire axe.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...titanic129.xml

tycho102 · 08-29-07, 01:46 PM

I'll add it to my list.

Keys to the Titanic disaster:

1. Have a pair of radio operators on all maritime vessels, running alternating shifts.

2. Don't increase your speed in known iceberg areas.

3. Don't chop speed while trying to turn.

4. Don't use reverse thrust while trying to turn.

5. Don't use Scottish steel with high sulfur content.

6. Do things the actual ship designer calls for.

7. Don't remove lifeboats to clear deck-space

8. Don't remove bulkheads because they're unsightly.

9. Don't lock the binoculars case.

10. Don't lock the binoculars case, then leave the ship, taking the binoculars-case key with you.

The Avon Lady · 08-29-07, 01:48 PM

11. Take a plane.

Tchocky · 08-29-07, 01:53 PM

12. Don't make a bloody movie about it.

antikristuseke · 08-29-07, 03:16 PM

No, no, no and no, this is completely wrong. This is what really happened

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=af07

Jimbuna · 08-29-07, 03:59 PM

13. Ensure the cabin for the shipping lines president is located in the crows nest.

08-29-07, 07:51 AM	#1
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Key to the Titanic disaster I must admit I find this a little far fetched. Surely if the binocs in the crows nest were locked away and the look-out had no key one would then simply smash it open with a fire axe. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...titanic129.xml

08-29-07, 01:46 PM	#2
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll add it to my list. Keys to the Titanic disaster: 1. Have a pair of radio operators on all maritime vessels, running alternating shifts. 2. Don't increase your speed in known iceberg areas. 3. Don't chop speed while trying to turn. 4. Don't use reverse thrust while trying to turn. 5. Don't use Scottish steel with high sulfur content. 6. Do things the actual ship designer calls for. 7. Don't remove lifeboats to clear deck-space 8. Don't remove bulkheads because they're unsightly. 9. Don't lock the binoculars case. 10. Don't lock the binoculars case, then leave the ship, taking the binoculars-case key with you. __________________ My little Silent Hunter 4 repository

08-29-07, 01:48 PM	#3
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	11. Take a plane. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

08-29-07, 01:53 PM	#4
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	12. Don't make a bloody movie about it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-29-07, 03:59 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	13. Ensure the cabin for the shipping lines president is located in the crows nest. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-29-07, 03:16 PM	#5
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	No, no, no and no, this is completely wrong. This is what really happened http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=af07