An Unsinkable Titanic: Every Ship its own Lifeboat

The author examines the recent transatlantic disaster to argue that modern liners sacrificed fundamental safety for speed and luxury. He reviews historical examples, notably the Great Eastern, explains how subdivision, double skins, longitudinal bulkheads, and watertight decks limit flooding, and analyzes the sequence by which the recent liner foundered. He critiques inadequate lifeboat provision and crew procedures, compares merchant construction with warship protection measures, and presents diagrams and photographs to support proposals. The book concludes with practical recommendations to restore proven structural features and operational practices to reduce future loss of life at sea.