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HISTORY Maritime History RMS Titanic

RMS Titanic

Titanic's luxury and safety features contrasted sharply with its insufficient lifeboat capacity in 1912

25 Nov 2025

What was a major factor that contributed to the high loss of life during the Titanic disaster despite its advanced safety features?

The ship carried only about half the number of lifeboats needed to accommodate all passengers and crew. The watertight compartments failed to function due to a design flaw causing rapid flooding. The ship sank because it was traveling at an excessively high speed throughout the entire voyage.