#15: Misconceptions About Titanic’s Lifeboat Supply
Contrary to popular belief, the Titanic was equipped with more lifeboats than required, sporting 20 instead of the necessary 16 due to outdated safety norms. This was still insufficient for its 2,200 passengers, showcasing complacency and regulatory failings.
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Shockingly, despite having inadequate lifeboats for all passengers, only 18 were deployed, not even to full capacity. This resulted in a mere 712 survivors of the Titanic disaster, highlighting a tragic oversight in emergency preparedness.