Captain Smith was not fettered by any orders and to remain on the track should information as to position of ice make it in his opinion undesirable to adhere to it. They were reasonably safe tracks for the time of year, provided, of course, that great caution and vigilance when crossing the ice region were observed. (c.) The Outward and Homeward bound Southern tracks were decided on as the outcome of many years' experience of the normal movement of ice. she stood on her previous course for some 10 miles further South West, turning to S. (b.) Yes, with the exception that instead of altering her course on approaching the position 42° N., 47° W. (a.) The Outward Southern Track from Queenstown to New York, usually followed in April by large steam vessels. (a.) What was in fact the track taken by the "Titanic" in crossing the Atlantic Ocean? (b.) Did she keep to the track usually followed by liners on voyages from the United Kingdom to New York in the month of April? (c.) Are such tracks safe tracks at that time of year? (d.) Had the Master any, and, if so, what discretion as regards the track to be taken? (b.) Yes, but having regard to subsequent events they would have been better if a reference hadto be adopted in the event of reaching the region of ice.Ĩ. (a.) No special instructions were given, but he had general instructions contained in the book of Rules and Regulations supplied by the Company. (a.) At or prior to the sailing of the "Titanic" what, if any, instructions as to navigation were given to the Master or known by him to apply to her voyage? (b.) Were such instructions, if any, safe, proper and adequate, having regard to the time of year and dangers likely to be encountered during the voyage?
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(a.) A Marconi 5 Kilowatt motor generator with two complete sets of apparatus supplied from the ship's dynamos, with an independent storage battery and coil for emergency, was fitted in a house on the Boat Deck.ħ. (a.) What installations for receiving and transmitting messages by wireless telegraphy were on board the "Titanic"? (b.) How many operators were employed on working such installations? (c.) Were the installations in good and effective working order, and were the number of operators sufficient to enable messages to be received and transmitted continuously by day and night? 4 Engelhardt boats was for 188 persons.Ħ. (a.) What was the number of the boats of any kind on board the "Titanic"? (b.) Were the arrangements for manning and launching the boats on board the "Titanic" in case of emergency proper and sufficient? (c.) Had a boat drill been held on board, and, if so, when? (d.) What was the carrying capacity of the respective boats? (a.) Was the "Titanic" sufficiently and efficiently officered and manned? (b.) Were the watches of the officers and crew usual and proper? (c.) Was the "Titanic" supplied with proper charts?ĥ. In the actual design and construction of the "Titanic" what special provisions were made for the safety of the vessel and the lives of those on board in the event of collisions and other casualties?Ĥ. Before leaving Queenstown on or about 11th April last did the "Titanic" comply with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894-1906, and the rules and regulations made thereunder with regard to the safety and otherwise of "passenger steamers" and "emigrant ships"?ģ. Of the above, 6 children were in the first-class, 24 in the second-class, and 79 in the third-class. (b.) The total number of passengers was 1,316. The eight bandsmen are not included in this number as their names appear in the second-class passenger list. The respective ratings of these persons were as follows:. (a) The total number of persons employed in any capacity on board the "Titanic" was: 885 (b.) What was the total number of her passengers, distinguishing sexes and classes, and discriminating between adults and children? (a.) What was the total number of persons employed in any capacity on board her, and what were their respective ratings? When the "Titanic" left Queenstown on or about 11th April last:. It is now convenient to answer the twenty-six questions submitted by the Board of Trade.ġ. British Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry Report
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