The Real Reason for the Tragedy of the Titanic (Government Regulation)

WSJ ^ | April 12, 2012 | Chris Berg

[kearnyirish2]

When the Stockholm hit the Andrea Doria head-on, it was fine; granted, it had an icebreaker hull, but the Titanic should have been OK with just front compartments damaged/filled. As I understand it, the attempt to turn while reversing (actually only slowing because of the short amount of time) probably exposed much more of the side of the hull than if they had just carried on.

[uglybiker]

High sulphur content which made the steel brittle at low temps. Also the rivets were of poor quality even for the time.

There were also some design issues with the watertight bulkheads which contributed.

[Partisan Gunslinger]

That is one of the most risible and thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories I have come across.

Debunked? How so?

[NRx]

It is a kooky conspiracy, one of many. Others blame the Federal Reserve, the Jews, the Illuminati, the Jesuits etc. A very quick look on Google produces no shortage of articles and videos debunking this idiocy. Here are just a few off the first page of hits...

http://commonsenseconspiracy.com/2012/04/a-common-sense-look-at-the-most-popular-titanic-conspiracy-theories-tax-day-and-the-federal-reserve-in-the-spotlight/

http://www.williammurdoch.net/articles_34_Titanic_switch_theory_01.html

http://www.markchirnside.co.uk/pdfs/Conspiracy_Dissertation.pdf

https://illuminutti.com/category/titanic/

[Partisan Gunslinger]

It is a kooky conspiracy, one of many. Others blame the Federal Reserve, the Jews, the Illuminati, the Jesuits etc.

This statements proves you didn't even know what that video was about, you just like to make personal attacks. The video was about the Federal Reserve. You're a troll.

[NRx]

[Partisan Gunslinger]

Yeah, you’re right. The government never lies about anything. /s

[dfwgator]

Of course it was the Jews. Iceberg, Goldberg, Greenberg.....what’s the difference?