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This is an interesting discussion and I only wish I had more time to contribute, as there seems to be some considerable confusion about some aspects.
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This is simply not true and I have already explained that on another thread on this forum. The evidence suggests that H&W were aware that the design could be improved, and were making those changes prior to Titanic's loss. That's the process of refinement and improvement, just as Titanic's B-deck suites were expanded and the A-deck promenade enclosed. http://www.markchirnside.co.uk/Olympic-Titanic_expansionjoints-achillesheel-_myth.html You know, it's a shame the documentary makers seemed to be unaware of that. Unfortunately, the myth that the expansion joints caused the ship to break apart is a persistent one, even if it has no basis in reality. Quote: the cunard pari didnt have expansion joint. Again, as I explained to you on this forum before, Lusitania, Mauretania and Aquitania all had expansion joints to a very similar design as Olympic's. Quote: The titanic had many design floors for one they didnt cap the top of the bulkheads to make them completly water tight meaning once the water get to a certain point it is able to flow over into the next bulkhead and major floor in the design. The absense of a watertight deck is not necessarily a design flaw. It's a matter of choice. As regards water flowing over bulkheads, it is true that the watertight subdivision was overwhelmed. However, that was because the damage was simply too severe for the ship to survive. Olympic survived the Hawke collision perfectly well in 1911, despite severe and extensive flooding. Best wishes, Mark. |
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Mark Chirnside, Warwickshire, England. 'RMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister.' |
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