THE TITANIC DISASTER
THE BOAT ACCOMMODATION. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, June fi. At the Titanic enquiry, Mr. Sanderson stated that it was left to the builders to provide boat accommodation in conformity with the Government regulations. The Titanic was sufficiently manned. The company's firemen generally refused to take part in boat drills, considering it was no part of their duty. FIREMEN REFUSE BOAT DRILL. Received 7, 11.30 p.m. London, June 7. At the Titanic enquiry Mr. Sanderson stated that from 1901 to 1911 the White Star line carried 2,179,594 passengers, and lost two lives. The company offered the firemen half a day's pay for boat drill, but this was refused.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 294, 8 June 1912, Page 5
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110THE TITANIC DISASTER Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 294, 8 June 1912, Page 5
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