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J. Bruce Ismay, the managing director of the White Star Line, was involved in the decision to carry fewer lifeboats on the Titanic than required by maritime law. Initially, the ship was designed to carry 48 lifeboats, but this was reduced to 16, with a total capacity for about 1,178 people. Ismay did not personally remove the lifeboats, but he supported the design changes that led to the reduced number, prioritizing aesthetics and deck space over safety.

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