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Why did Germans U-boats attacked the US ships in the Atlantic Ocean?
Because they were supplying Germanys enemy; Britain.
How many lifeboats would have been necessary to accommodate the passengers on the Titantic?
She had 20. The US would have required 42 boats, but to have handled the passengers she would have needed 51 boats.
What problems did the titanic have while it was sinking?
it didn't have enough life boats for all of the passengers.
What was The first vessel carrying US passengers to be destroyed by German U-boats in 1915?
Lusitania
Would everyone on the Titanic lived if they filled up the boats?
No, even at capacity, there were only enough life boats for about half of passengers on board. More would have been saved if the boats were filled at capacity, but not all.
When boating on the river what is a strainer?
STRAINER- an obstacle in the water (like a fallen tree branch) which allows water to pass through, but can trap and hold boats and passengers
What happens to refugee boats after the asylum seekers are rescued and unloaded onto Christmas Island?
After the passengers on refugee boats are rescued and brought to Christmas Island, the boats are usually towed out to a specific designated area, burnt and sunk.
Who gets charged for passengers drinking on boats?
Usually the captain of the boat gets ticketted, but it can be at the discretion of the issuing officer.
How do they figure out how many lifeboats they need on a cruise ship?
It is based on the number of passengers and crew that the ship can carry. There are more boats than needed in case some of the boats would be damaged.
What agreement did the Germans have with the Americans on having their U-Boats do?
Restricted warfare; give a warning first, allow passengers/crew a chance to get to their life boats, before sinking the vessel with their deck gun.
How many lifeboats were on the titanic and how many was there meant to be?
Titanic had 20 lifeboats. The US would have required 42 boats - with a capacity of 2,367. To have handled all the passengers, she would have needed 51 boats.
What was the message that was sent from the Titanic as she sank?
Last message sent from Titanic: "We are sinking fast. Passengers being put into boats."
