[C19fan]

What a BS article. Ismay and White Star could of on their volition added the lifeboats beyond the obsolete regulations. They did not want the lifeboats for aesthetic reasons and used the excuse that regulations at that time did not require them. I thought according to the WSJ the market could take care of safety but in this case White Star was so safe with its water tight compartments they would not the lifeboats to take everyone off at the same time.

[SoCal Pubbie]

I don't think it's BS at all. And the article disputes the claim of aesthetic reasons for the inadequate number of lifeboats. The main takeaway for me is that government regulations will not save you, and often fail to achieve the aims of the rules. Today they also add burdensome costs with no good result.