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QUESTION What happened to the Titanic lifeboats after the people were picked up?
WHEN the Titanic left Southampton on her maiden voyage in 1912 she carried 20 lifeboats, four of which were collapsible, which complied with the Board of Trade requirements of the time.See the full content of this document
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The Titanic's Lifeline ; Answers to Correspondents
Her total lifeboat capacity was 1,178 persons, despite the fact that the ship was certified to carry 3,547 passengers and crew, and on her maiden voyage carried 2,228.
When she sank, 18 lifeboats were lowered - two...See the full content of this document