Re: Why We're Still Learning the Lessons of the "Titanic."
I loved the Titanic, but it was an empty shell. As the article stated, the lifeboats were few, the watertight compartments were uncapped, and the rudder was too small. What it didn't mention was the quality of the steel plates used to make the ship. Under cold temperatures, the steel would become brittle and rigid ,allowing it to break easily.