Remembering the Titanic, 100 Years Later

While Titanic had 4 more lifeboats than required by law, it still only had enough room for half of the passengers and crew onboard—and only if they were at full capacity.  Some of the first lifeboats launched were 1/2 empty.

Explore more records from the Titanic found at the National Archives at New York.  

Source: research.archives.gov

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