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ocean |
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safety |
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3. |
record |
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4. |
size |
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confident |
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6. |
water |
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7. |
float |
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inadequate |
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9. |
procedures |
The North Atlantic Ocean crossing on the Titanic was expected to set a new standard for ocean travel in terms of comfort and safety. The shipping industry had an excellent record on the North Atlantic Crossing over the previous forty years and the Titanic was the finest and safest liner ever built. The Titanic combined the greatest technology of the day with sheer size, luxury and new safety features. The Titanic’s owners were confident that even if the Titanic were letting in water, she would float indefinitely until help arrived. In hindsight we know that the Titanic was not unsinkable and that technology alone could not save lives when facilities were inadequate and humans did not follow safe procedures whether because of arrogance or ignorance.