Titanic Lifeboats and Safety Issues

The Titanic disaster led to significant changes in maritime law, particularly regarding lifeboat requirements. Modern ships must have a lifeboat seat for every passenger and use covered lifeboats, unlike the open ones on the Titanic. In 1912, the North Atlantic was densely populated with ships, leading to the belief that fewer lifeboats were needed as nearby ships could assist in emergencies. Lifeboats were seen as a means to transfer passengers between vessels rather than a primary rescue tool.

What major change in maritime law was influenced by the Titanic disaster?

• Ships must have a minimum speed limit.

• Ships must have a lifeboat seat for every passenger.

• Ships must be painted white for visibility.

• Ships must have a double hull.

How do modern lifeboats differ from those on the Titanic?

• They are covered and more advanced.

• They are made of wood.

• They are open boats.

• They require rowing.

How many lifeboats did the Titanic carry?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What was the capacity of the Titanic's lifeboats compared to the number of people on board?

• They could carry more than the passengers.

• They could carry half the passengers.

• They could carry less than the passengers.

• They could carry all passengers.

Why was the number of lifeboats on the Titanic considered sufficient at the time?

• The Titanic was unsinkable.

• The Titanic had a fast rescue plan.

• There were many ships in the Atlantic to assist.

• Lifeboats were not seen as necessary.

What nickname was given to the North Atlantic route due to its heavy traffic?

• The Atlantic Express

• The Sea Lane

• The Ocean Highway

• The Transatlantic Railway

What was a common belief about the safety of the Atlantic in 1912?

• It was full of ships and safe.

• It was empty and dangerous.

• It was only for military use.

• It was rarely traveled.

What was the misconception about the Titanic's journey in the movie?

• It sailed with no lifeboats.

• It sailed on an empty ocean.

• It sailed during the day only.

• It sailed on a crowded ocean.

What was the primary purpose of lifeboats in 1912?

• To provide entertainment.

• To transfer passengers to nearby ships.

• To save every passenger on board.

• To store cargo.

What was the role of lifeboats according to the 1912 perspective?

• To transfer passengers to other ships.

• To act as a primary rescue method.

• To be used only in calm weather.

• To be used for fishing.