Titanic: A Tragic Lesson in Overconfidence

The unsinkable ship sank on its first voyage and changed maritime history forever.

April 14th, 1912. The Titanic was cruising through the North Atlantic

when lookouts spotted an iceberg dead ahead. Despite multiple warnings throughout

the day, the crew didn't slow down. The collision tore open six compartments

along the hull. The ship was designed to survive four flooded compartments, not six.

Passengers were told there was no danger at first. Many refused to board the lifeboats

because they felt safer on the massive ship. But there was a fatal problem.

The Titanic only carried enough lifeboats for half the people on board. As the bow dipped