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Why do some passengers refuse to wear life vests or get into life boats?
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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.
What are the extra boats Called on a ship?
life boats
More life boats on the titanic'?
There was 24 lifeboats, 4 buckeled. There was room for only half the passengers, but less than half when the sinking took place. if there were more lifeboats, it would have helped the passengers. Than there would be everybody surviving, exept for those who ware ready to die, or a captain.
Is it true that the majority of passengers who died on the titanic were from the lower class?
Yes as they would have been the last to be informed and they would not be let up to the upper deck if they were poor until all rich were of the ship and into life boats .
What safety measures were established at the First International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea?
it was the inflatable boats and life presevers.
How do the Disney Cruise Ships protect their passengers?
Within a few hours after boarding, everyone meets in the auditorium for safety demonstrations of using the life vests and emergency boats, just like on airplanes. All the rooms have lock boxes to protect valuables.
When should a pleasure craft operator check the boat is in good working order?
Every day when being used, whether or not there are other passengers. Boats should have minimal Coast Guard required equipment on board (life vests, fire extinguishers, ropes, etc).
What problems did the titanic have while it was sinking?
it didn't have enough life boats for all of the passengers.
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.
What types of requirements are there regarding life vests on boats?
some of the requirements regarding life jackets on boats are: They must be US coast guard approved that is there must be type I, II, III or IV for each person on the boat. Boats over 16ft must have a throwable device. The jackets should be tested before departure, adult life jackets will not fit children.
What is a cruise ships official capacity based on?
Typical capacity is based on the number of staterooms for passengers times 2 passengers per stateroom. Maximum capacity is based on available space in life boats. International Maritime Law requires there to available space in life boats for every passenger and crew member.
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.
Why weren't the life boats full on the titanic?
The lifeboats werent full on the Titnaic because they were concerned they couldnt carry the weight and also the first class passengers refused to sit with 3rd class passengers
What did the Titanic had on board?
the titanic had passengers, lounges, grand staircase, suites and many more. they also had life boats in case the ship sank.
What happened when the people died on the titanic?
Many passengers either drowned within the ship while it sank, or died of hypothermia (froze to death) while awaiting a lifeboat in the water. The surviving passengers were thankfully rescued by the Carpathia, while the frozen bodies of passengers sadly floated in the water until the life vests eventually gave in.
How many people could have been carried on the first lifeboat on the titanic?
a good twenty people, but there were never enough life boats for all the passengers anyway
What is the use of a life veste in a aircrafte?
Life vests included in an aircraft are essential safety equipment for each and every passenger aboard. In the event of an emergency water landing, the life vest is a critical flotation device for surviving passengers, designed to keep them afloat while awaiting rescue.
