Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'

REPORT OF A FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING THE FOUNDERING ON APRIL 15, 1912, OF THE BRITISH STEAMSHIP "TITANIC," OF LIVERPOOL, AFTER STRIKING ICE IN OR NEAR LATITUDE 41° 46´ N., LONGITUDE 50° 14´ W., NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, AS CONDUCTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Introduction
I. Description of the ship
The White Star Co.
The steamship Titanic
Detailed description
Water-tight compartments
Decks and accommodation
Structure
Life-saving appliances
Pumping arrangements
Electrical installation
Machinery
General
Crew and passengers
II. Account of the ship's journey across the Atlantic, the messages she received, and the disaster
The sailing orders
The route followed
Ice messages received
Speed of the ship
The weather conditions
Action that should have been taken
The collision
III. Description of the damage to the ship and of its gradual and final effect, with observations thereon
Extent of the damage
Time in which the damage was done
The flooding in the first 10 minutes
Gradual effect of the damage
Final effect of the damage
Observations
Effect of additional subdivision upon floatation
IV. Account of the saving and rescue of those who survived
The boats
Conduct of Sir C. Duff Gordon and Mr. Ismay
The third-class passengers
Means taken to procure assistance
The rescue by the steamship "Carpathia"
Numbers saved
V. The circumstances in connection with the steamship "Californian"
VI. The Board of Trade's administration
VII. Finding of the court
VIII. Recommendations
Water-tight subdivision
Lifeboats and rafts
Manning the boats and boat drills
General
General