Key Points
Original Design Proposal (July 1908)
- The initial design, “Design ‘D’,” included 14 standard lifeboats and 2 emergency cutters, totaling 16 lifeboats.
- The original passenger capacity was 3,104 passengers.
Changes in Passenger and Crew Capacity
- By the time Titanic was completed, the passenger capacity was reduced to 2,471, a 20.4% decrease.
- The crew capacity increased to 944, a 7.3% increase, bringing the total capacity to 3,415 passengers and crew.
Lifeboat Capacity Increase
- The final lifeboat arrangement included the original 14 standard lifeboats and 2 cutters, plus an additional 4 collapsible lifeboats, totaling 20 lifeboats.
- This increased the lifeboat capacity by 19%, from 990 to 1,178 persons.
Proportion of Lifeboat Capacity
- The lifeboat capacity as a proportion of the total number of passengers and crew increased by 38.6%, from 24.9% to 34.5%.
Conclusion
- The article emphasizes that Titanic’s lifeboat capacity was significantly increased during its design and construction, contrary to popular belief.
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