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I wouldn't say that at all. See Lightoller's, Lee's, and Symons' testimony at Lord Mersey's enquiry. The men's testimonies make for interesting reading.

One regarded theory, based upon testimony, is that after David Blair (the ship's original second officer) left the ship, he neglected to inform anyone as to what he had done with the binoculars. It has been theorised that Blair left them locked in his cabin (which became Lightoller's). Lookout George Symons asked Lightoller about them, but Lightoller had a quick look in one of the officers' cabins (possibly Murdoch's) and could not find them -- apparently not looking in his own. Chief Officer Wilde confirmed to Symons that there were no binoculars for the lookouts. As I've said, there's more information in the enquiry transcripts and report, but we do know that the remaining officers appeared to be unaware of the location of any binoculars.

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I'm not sure if you're joking, but I hardly think 'treachery' would be the right description. Oversight...perhaps; incompetence...maybe. Hardly 'treachery,' especially in view of the widely held belief that the binoculars' importance has been exaggerated, and my own comments about how they can even restrict someone's field of vision.

If you're in school, try and enjoy it(!) -- the day goes much faster that way. ;)

Best regards,

Mark.