[henkster]

An interesting article from The Atlantic, published in 1913, that I would re-title “Apologia For A Titanic Disaster:”

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1913/08/the-unlearned-lesson-of-the-titanic/308866/

[grania]

Thanks for the link to that really interesting article. Today with technology there's better awareness about nearby hazards. I wonder if many of the other questions that were brought up have been solved.

A few years ago I went to a real-good onboard lecture about cruising. There were interesting questions (nothing like an excellent audience for learning) about how wise it is to be building these mega-ships with thousands of passengers, is it even in the realm of possibility to evacuate everyone? There were also questions about how safe is it if lifeboats have to be used to remove passengers from ships quickly.

Luxury vs safety? Makes one think twice about today's cruise ships, doesn't it?

[MD Expat in PA]

Thanks. Interesting read.