THE TITANIC DISASTER
THE SENATORIAL REPORT. GRAVE CONDEMNATION. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, May 23. At the Titanic enquiry, Bride, the wireless operator, gave evidence that he knew of only one warning about ice, and that was from the California!! at five o'clock on Sunday. The newspapers state that Senator Smith's report will be submitted to the Senate next week. Tt places the direct responsibility for the disaster on the captain, for not heeding the warning about the ice. The presence of Messrs. Ismay and Andrews (mrldera' representatives) conduced to speeding up. Although there was boat accommodation for 1076, only 7>04 were placed in the boats, owing to the disorganised and disorderly conduct of the crew. The report condemns the antiquated methods of the British Board of Trade.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 282, 25 May 1912, Page 5
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127THE TITANIC DISASTER Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 282, 25 May 1912, Page 5
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