Dispelling myths - The real reason Titanic didn't have enough
lifeboats and other facts. These interesting tidbits will
improve your knowledge of this historic tragedy. As the world
prepares to observe the 100th anniversary of the Titanic
disaster, questions still linger over why the ship was lost and
if more people could have somehow been saved. Packed with
little-known facts, this special article may answer some of
those questions and shed light on the mystery that shrouds the
legendary ship. A century after her sinking, Titanic still
invokes mystery and awe. The Titanic disaster remains one of the
deadliest maritime disasters in world history (aside from war).
As the largest ship afloat at the time she was famously labeled
as "unsinkable" although contrary to belief no official
statements were ever made by the owners or designers to this
effect. Notoriously, RMS Titanic carried only 20 lifeboats for
over 2,000 crew and passengers. This was because the ship was
considered (by design) to be the ultimate life